Shorthanded USMNT proves out of its depth, loses 2-0 to Mexico

Pochettino gets first defeat as head coach since taking over last month

The USMNT fielded a B team in Tuesday’s friendly against Mexico. Photo courtesy of U.S. Soccer

Raul Jimenez scored on a free kick and set up Cesar Huerta’s goal as Mexico snapped a seven-game winless streak against the United States with a 2-0 victory on Tuesday night in coach Mauricio Pochettino’s second game as coach.

With nearly a dozen regulars missi…