US EditionA year from World Cup, US tries to right itself after Copa America and CONCACAF Nations League flops
- The U.S. men's national soccer team was defeated 2-1 by Turkey in a friendly match held in East Hartford, Connecticut, as part of their preparations ahead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
- This match followed a series of poor performances last summer, including a group-stage exit at the Copa America and a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal loss in March.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino, who replaced Gregg Berhalter last October, overhauled the roster by changing eight starters and selecting 59 players since taking charge.
- On Friday, Alexi Lalas expressed a noticeable sense of frustration and possibly deeper indifference concerning the team's recent setbacks, while captain Tyler Adams emphasized the importance of demonstrating that they belong at this competitive level and can continue to develop.
- The team faces a challenging rebuild to regain fan confidence ahead of hosting the World Cup one year from now, with the Gold Cup as its last competitive test before the tournament starts on June 12, 2026.
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San Gabriel Valley TribuneUSMNT starts CONCACAF Gold Cup prep after recent flops
One year from hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, the U.S. team is struggling to right itself on the field and regain the confidence of a distressed fan base. Shaken by flops at the Copa America and the CONCACAF Nations League, the U.S. plays Turkey on Saturday at East Hartford, Connecticut, and Switzerland on Tuesday at Nashville, Tennessee. The team then heads to the CONCACAF Gold Cup, its last competitive matches until the Am…
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A year from World Cup, US tries to right itself after Copa America and ...
A year from World Cup, US tries to right itself after Copa America and CONCACAF Nations League flops
One year from hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, the U.S. team is struggling to right itself on the field and regain the confidence of a distressed fan base. Shaken by flops at the Copa America and the CONCACAF Nations League, the U.S. plays Turkey on Saturday at East Hartford, Connecticut, and Switzerland on Tuesday at Nashville, Tennessee. The team then heads to the CONCACAF Gold Cup, its last competitive matches until the Am…
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