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U.S. men's national team loses 3-2 to Türkiye in World Cup group stage
The U.S. men's national team conceded three goals and fell 3-2 to Türkiye on Thursday at SoFi Stadium. Backup goalkeeper Matt Turner received a 3/10 rating after the match.
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The U.S. men's national team lost 3-2 to Türkiye on Thursday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The result ended a perfect group-stage start for the Americans. Kaan Ayhan scored the winning goal in the final minute. Earlier goals from Arda Güler and Orkun Kökçü gave Türkiye the lead after the U.S. had taken an early advantage.
Berhalter scored for the U.S.
The team had rested several starters after securing first place in Group D. Manager Mauricio Pochettino received a 6/10 rating. He used the match to evaluate depth ahead of the round of 32.
Player ratings Matt Turner earned a 3/10 rating.
The goalkeeper was beaten on Güler's tying goal and appeared slow to react on Kökçü's go-ahead strike. Joe Scally received a 4/10. He was beaten on the play leading to the second Türkiye goal. Miles Robinson was rated 5/10 after several clearances but was also caught out of position on multiple goals.
Mark McKenzie received a 3/10 after struggling to contain Güler and later being left exposed on the winner. Auston Trusty earned a 5/10. He opened the scoring from a corner but was part of a back line that conceded three times.
