Overview
- Jack McGlynn’s curling strike in the opening minute gave the U.S. an early lead before defensive lapses allowed Turkey to rally for a 2-1 win at Rentschler Field.
- Arda Güler’s equalizer in the 24th minute and Kerem Akturkoglu’s winner three minutes later completed the USMNT’s third consecutive loss under head coach Mauricio Pochettino.
- The squad displayed noticeably increased passion and intensity compared to its performances in March’s Nations League finals.
- Pochettino rested veterans such as Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson and Weston McKennie to evaluate younger and MLS-based players for the World Cup cycle.
- The U.S. now faces Switzerland on June 10 in Nashville before opening its Gold Cup campaign against Trinidad and Tobago on June 15.