The Rondo: Potential under Pochettino for USMNT, MLS transfer window, who wins Premier League?

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Writers from GOAL analyze the MLS transfer window, evaluate potential rising stars under Pochettino, and make their Premier League predictions.

The MLS summer transfer window wrapped with some intriguing signings and trades across the league. Olivier Giroud and Marco Reus moving to the two Los Angeles clubs grabbed the headlines, but there were plenty of impactful moves throughout the league that could have big implications come playoff time.

As the Leagues Cup concludes on Sunday, the last part of the MLS season is fast approaching, promising an exhilarating journey to the playoffs for the fans.

Meanwhile, more details are emerging of the soon-to-be-confirmed hiring of Mauricio Pochettino as the USMNT boss. The Argentine may have to wait a few weeks to take charge, but excitement is already palpable at the idea of a truly elite coach taking charge of this intriguing group of players.

In other news, the first week of Premier League matches has wrapped up. While some teams performed well, others fell short. Interestingly, Tottenham managed to hit the mark perfectly by drawing with the newly-promoted team, Leicester.

It's yet another hectic week in the game, and our GOAL US writers break it all down in the latest edition of… The Rondo.

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