USMNT redefining World Cup expectations — 'There’s something about this one that feels different'

SEATTLE — The U.S. still has one World Cup Group D match left, but before Mauricio Pochettino’s merry men even arrive at SoFi Stadium next Thursday to face Türkiye, they will carry assurances of a place in the knockout stage.Make no mistake: This is not normal.The Americans are notorious for making things as difficult as possible before advancing to the next phase. Over the decades, they’ve had to sweat out results of other group matches and put their trust in Landon Donov