USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal on Sunday showcased Mauricio Pochettino's fluid tactics, unlocking a dangerous attack after a brutal learning curve. The team's forward-thinking tendencies were on display, with Sergino Dest playing as a right winger, not a wingback. This approach complements Dest's natural skillset and has been Pochettino's stylistic preference throughout his coaching career. The game against Senegal was different, as the USMNT rarely kept intensity levels high for the duration of a 90-minute match. However, the team's offense-focused approach brought entertainment levels that matched the approach. Pochettino's intense approach has been an important function of the team's success, and the USMNT's ability to keep intensity levels high for the duration of a match is a key factor in their success. The team's World Cup co-host status adds an extra layer of pressure, but Pochettino's tactics have been effective in unlocking the team's attacking potential. Sergino Dest's forward-thinking tendencies were an important function of the team's success, and his ability to play as a right winger, not a wingback, was a key factor in the team's 3-2 win over Senegal.