Mauricio Pochettino and the United States look to begin their summer romp with the first of two of international friendlies against European opponents as they host Turkey in Hartford on Saturday afternoon.

Jack McGlynn scored 59 seconds in for the U.S., which was missing many regulars as Pochettino revamped his roster following a dismal performance at the CONCACAF Nations League fin

While the U.S. had 60% possession and outshot Turkey 13-11, the Americans dropped to 5-4 under Pochettino, who took over after first-round elimination at last year’s Copa America led the U.S. Soccer Federation to fire coach Gregg Berhalter. They have lost three straight for the second time in a year.

Things are about as pessimistic and negative around the U.S. as they have been over the previous two cycles. A team that had so much momentum coming out of the 2022 World Cup now feels like it’s headed for an early exit at a home World Cup that was supposed to be the program’s big moment.

The U.S. might not have all the top-tier European players, but will look to prepare for the Gold Cup in its first friendly of the summer.

Friendlies against Turkey (June 7) and Switzerland (June 10) take place before the USMNT face Trinidad & Tobago, Haiti, and Saudi Arabia in the 2025 Gold Cup group stage later in

Mexico announced the squad for the Training Camp prior to the friendlies against Switzerland and Turkey before the 2025 Gold Cup. The call up list will eventually be cut to 26 to take part in the Gold Cup. Coach Javier Aguirre will come into the tournament as the current Nations League champion after winning the competition in March.