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Mauricio Pochettino throws ceremonial first pitch in Seattle

sportsJul 4, 202623702

Mauricio Pochettino threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Seattle Mariners game against the Toronto Blue Jays at T-Mobile Park on Friday, July 3. Wearing a Mariners jersey, he tossed the ball to Seattle manager Dan Wilson; the throw was right on target, and the two exchanged a handshake as the crowd and USMNT players cheered. The U.S. men's national team was recognized before the game, with players introduced individually on a red carpet beneath an archway of flags and several taking photos behind the mound. Cristian Roldan, the last player introduced, carried the Mariners Trident and told the crowd, "Thank you Seattle! Let's go win a World Cup!" Pochettino thanked the crowd, calling Seattle "an amazing city, it's a soccer city," and the article notes this appearance as another example of his embrace of American culture, including his fondness for Chick-fil-A and country music. The USMNT will play Belgium in a World Cup round-of-16 match on Monday, July 6, at Lumen Field, located across the street from the Mariners' ballpark.

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