The USMNT, under pressure after poor recent play, kicks off the Gold Cup against Trinidad and Tobago. Here's what to know to watch the game.

The pressure is on the USMNT to get back to winning ways in its first 2025 Gold Cup match against Trinidad and Tobago.

The United States men's national team enters its last tournament before the 2026 FIFA World Cup without most of its top stars.

Yes, it was a poor Trinidad and Tobago side. But after four straight losses and an orchestra of off-field noise and distractions, the U.S. was desperate for something — anything — to go its way. A pair of first-half goals from Malik Tillman helped the U.

You can talk about my performances, whatever you want, but to question my commitment especially toward the national team, in my opinion that’s way out of line.”

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