USMNT falls to Turkiye 3-2 in mixed performance at World Cup

The U.S. men's national soccer team lost 3-2 to Turkiye in Inglewood, California, on Thursday. Despite an early goal from Auston Trusty, the team faltered defensively with mistakes that cost them the game. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino made nine changes from the previous match against Australia, but the reserves struggled to make a strong case for a starting role. Christian Pulisic returned from injury and provided a spark off the bench, but the team must regroup ahead of their round of 32 match. The loss serves as a reminder of the USMNT's reliance on its core players amidst the tournament.

• 4:22 AMCBS Sports — USMNT's second string offers mixed bag in loss to Turkiye as Americans turn page to World Cup knockouts