The U.S. men’s national team is short-handed and under intense scrutiny as it kicks off its 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup campaign with a game against Trinidad and Tobago.
The USMNT’s biggest star, Christian Pulisic, will controversially be rested for the tournament, while other big names like Weston McKennie are instead obliged to play at the overlapping FIFA Club World Cup. Making matters worse, a 4-0 embarrassment at the hands of Switzerland on Tuesday served as a reminder that entry-level basics in terms of intensity and effort have been in question for some time now.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino — who came in at significant expense after the U.S. badly underwhelmed at the 2024 Copa América — has run into the same sorts of issues that sunk his predecessor, Gregg Berhalter. On a four-game losing streak for the first time since 2007, the USMNT is under pressure to produce a comfortable win over the Soca Warriors.
Here is what to know for Sunday’s Gold Cup game between the USMNT and Trinidad and Tobago:
What time is USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago at Concacaf Gold Cup?
The Concacaf Gold Cup group stage game pairing the USMNT with Trinidad and Tobago is set for 6 p.m. ET, with PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. hosting.
How to watch USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago Gold Cup game: TV, stream
- Time: 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
- Location: PayPal Park (San Jose, Calif.)
- TV: Fox
- Stream: Fubo
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