The United States men’s national team (USMNT) will take the field against Turkiye in a friendly match as they prepare for the upcoming Gold Cup, starting in just a week. This match is crucial for the team’s development, especially after a disappointing run in the Concacaf Nations League.

• Date: Saturday, June 7
• Time: 3:30 PM ET
• Location: Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut
• TV: TNT
• Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Key Matchup Details

The USMNT faces a formidable opponent in Turkiye, currently ranked 27th in FIFA’s rankings. This match comes with many key players absent for the US, including Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Gio Reyna.

The teams last clashed back in 2014, when the US prevailed in a warm-up for the World Cup in Brazil, an event the US successfully reached deep into before falling in the knockout stage. With attention shifting to tactical approaches, coach Pochettino emphasized the importance of respect for the players on the field, regardless of their experience or the team’s history.

Predicted Lineups

USMNT:
Matt Turner, John Tolkin, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Nathan Harriel, Tyler Adams, Johnny Cardoso, Diego Luna, Malik Tillman, Patrick Agyemang, Haji Wright

Turkiye:
Ugurcan Cakir, Mert Muldur, Samet Akaydin, Caglar Soyuncu, Mustafa Eskihellac, Salih Ozcan, Hakan Calhanoglu, Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, Baris Tilmaz, Kerem Akturkoglu

Prediction

In a tightly contested match where both teams press hard, a draw seems likely: USMNT 1, Turkiye 1.

Watch the match and follow the buildup on CBS Sports Golazo Network.