Yahoo Sports contributors Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros are joined by former USMNT goalkeeper Brad Friedel who gives his perspective on how coach Mauricio Pochettino is slowly but surely impacting the culture of the USMNT for the better.

Heading into Sunday's Concacaf Gold Cup final, the vibe around the U.S. men's national team was as optimistic as it had been in at least a year, if not longer. From head coach Mauricio Pochettino and his roster made up mostly of fresh faces,

Mauricio Pochettino insisted the U.S. men’s national team’s thrilling penalty shootout victory over Costa Rica in the Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinals on Sunday would be of “priceless” benefit as he desperately tries to instill confidence and momentum in his team after a miserable recent slump.