The USMNT were on a four-match losing streak going into the Gold Cup. There has been much tension over Christian Pulisic going public to explain why he was not

Dan Ndoye, Michel Aebischer, Breel Embolo and Johan Manzambi gave the Swiss a four-goal lead within the first 36 minutes. Though the USMNT at least stopped the bleeding from there, that will be cold comfort to a team that looks lost and out of ideas.

Making his USMNT debut, the New York City FC goalkeeper mostly dealt with Turkey's pressure, passing the ball quickly and effectively. He could do nothing on either goal and made three saves, the best of which was his tip over on a long shot from Orkun Kökçü.

Sunday's big win should relieve some pressure on a U.S. team that's been struggling for form and harmony of late. However, it's clear bigger tests are ahead at this Gold Cup and beyond.

FIFA Club World Cup, Group Stage, 15/06/25Paris Saint-Germain got their FIFA Club World Cup campaign off to the perfect start, seeing off a dispirited Atletico Madrid side at a canter (4-0) at the