The Concacaf Gold Cup opener was a 5-0 rout for the U.S. men, who had lost four in a row. SAN JOSE — Just before halftime of a Concacaf Gold Cup laugher Sunday, Diego Luna smashed a 17-yard shot with the velocity and aim to extend the U.S. national soccer team’s lead against Trinidad and Tobago.

GOAL US writers debate a duo of disappointing losses for the USMNT, Pochettino's decisions and what it means for Gold Cup

A run of four straight losses, including a 4-0 hammering from Switzerland on Wednesday, has left Mauricio Pochettino and his USA team feeling the wrath of critics a year out from the World Cup they will co-host.

Mauricio Pochettino’s team, days from the Gold Cup and almost exactly one year out from the World Cup, fell apart in a 4-0 drubbing by Switzerland.

Harriel's ability to be a man of many positions earned him his senior debut for the national team. Next up? Win the Gold Cup.

Most fans recognize that the USMNT is using a B squad this summer. Several players who would be virtual locks to start are not with the team. Even with a young team, Pochettino sa