The USMNT's preparations for the CONCACAF Gold Cup began poorly with a 2-1 loss to Turkiye in a friendly match. Missing key players like Christian Pulisic, coach Mauricio Pochettino opted for a young team, including eight MLS players in starting positions. Jack McGlynn scored early for the USA, but Turkiye responded with two goals in quick succession. This defeat adds to the USMNT's current three-match losing streak, intensifying concerns before their upcoming matches against Switzerland and Trinidad and Tobago.
Mauricio Pochettino's team have now lost their last three matches across all competitions, following disappointing defeats to Panama and Mexico in the Nations League.
The USMNT named eight MLS players in a starting XI for a match against UEFA opposition outside the December and January camps for the first time since May 2003.
Turkiye's goals, scored just 2 minutes and 22 seconds apart, were the fastest the #USMNT has conceded two goals since November 2018 vs. England.
The hosts improved after the break and had two glorious chances to get themselves level, with Max Arfsten heading narrowly wide and Malik Tillman's effort gathered by Berke Ozer.
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