US EditionUS Hopes 5-0 Win over Trinidad Starts Upswing After Longest Losing Streak Since 2007
- The United States opened their 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign with a 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago at PayPal Park on Sunday.
- This win followed a four-game losing streak amid criticism over missing key players like Christian Pulisic and coach Mauricio Pochettino's roster choices.
- Malik Tillman scored his first two international goals in the 16th and 41st minutes following defensive errors by Alvin Jones, with additional goals from Patrick Agyemang, Brenden Aaronson, and Haji Wright.
- The U.S. controlled the match with 70.5% possession and outshot their opponents 21-3, while coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasized the significance of beginning the tournament on a positive note.
- This victory ended the Americans’ longest losing streak since 2007 and sets the stage for upcoming Group D matches against Saudi Arabia in Austin and Haiti in Arlington.
149 Articles
149 Articles
The USMNT Is Going Nowhere
The United States will host the men's World Cup in a little under one year. The vibe around the program could not possibly be worse, and enthusiasm levels could not possibly be lower. Some of this funk can be explained by the U.S. team getting embarrassed on the field. Until they hung five goals on poor Trinidad and Tobago over the weekend, the USMNT had lost four straight games by an aggregate score of 9-2. Two of those were competitive games a…
With the World Cup a year away, the U.S. men's soccer team needs a shot in the arm
A handful of dreadful losses — plus some drama between the team's biggest star and its new head coach — has the USMNT looking for a badly-needed rebound in this summer's Gold Cup tournament.
Alexi Lalas Decried As Being 'Racist' For Suggesting 'Diversity' Is What's Holding The USMNT Back
Bailey Holiver-Imagn Images Former United States Men’s National Team defender Alexi Lalas has built a broadcasting career around two things: being in the right place at the right time (1994 World Cup) with a unique ridiculous haircut and his hot takes. His latest hot take, as he likely attended, has sparked a bit of a reaction after Alexi Lalas suggested that diversity is what’s holding the United States Men’s National Team back at the internati…
The U.S. men's soccer team unsurpassed his participation in the Gold Cup with a sweeping victory (5-0) against Trinidad and Tobago that places him as leader of the D. Costa Rica group. He also managed to place himself first in his painting after a long-suffering triumph against Surinam (4-3).Read more]]>
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 58% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
