The U.S. men’s national soccer team is heading into the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup in a troubling state, having lost four consecutive matches under coach Mauricio Pochettino. In a dismal final warm-up, the U.S. was heavily defeated by Switzerland with a score of 4-0 in Nashville, contributing to an overall negative pre-Gold Cup performance. In their last two friendlies, the Swiss team outscored the U.S. and Mexico combined 8-2, raising concerns about the U.S. squad’s readiness for the tournament.
Adding to the pressure on Pochettino, key players such as Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, Gio Reyna, and Sergiño Dest will be absent during this crucial competition. This lack of top talent is far from an ideal scenario as the USMNT gears up for the Gold Cup, especially with the spotlight on upcoming 2026 World Cup preparations, which the U.S. will co-host alongside Canada and Mexico.
Despite the setbacks, USMNT supporters expect a marked improvement in performance. Winning the Gold Cup is non-negotiable for fans, who are hoping for success regardless of the team’s current challenges.
The Gold Cup, a prestigious biennial tournament for national teams in North and Central America and the Caribbean, will feature the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and several invited teams including Saudi Arabia, which will compete for the first time in this tournament format.
Fans can catch all tournament action on channels like FOX, FS1, and FS2, and Spanish broadcasts will be available on TUDN. The U.S. will kick off their campaign on June 15 against Trinidad and Tobago, followed by matches against Saudi Arabia on June 19 and Haiti on June 22.
As the Gold Cup approaches, there’s a collective hope among USMNT enthusiasts that the team can rally together to secure a strong showing, putting recent struggles behind them in pursuit of a triumphant tournament.