There were three Yanks in action in the Premier League this weekend, but no points earned in tough contests all around. View all the action and watch the highlights below.
The U.S. men’s national team concluded their September friendlies with wins against Uzbekistan and Oman, scoring seven and conceding none in the process. Although the two Asian countries are ranked 73rd and 74th respectively, the October friendlies against Germany and Ghana will prove to be a greater test for the squad and manager.
Following Saturday’s win over Uzbekistan that was hardly as impressive as the final scoreline, the United States Men’s National Team will be looking for a more convincing performance against Oman on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
It was a big weekend for Americans in the English top-flight, with Antonee Robinson and Matt Turner facing off against a pair of league giants with mixed outcomes, while Luca Koleosho also started for Burnley in a tough home loss.
Tim Ream will feel hard done by a second yellow that sealed Fulham’s loss, while Ethan Horvath watched Matt Turner steer Nottingham Forest to a win over Auston Trusty and Sheffield United.
Eighteen-year-old Luca Koleosho started for Burnley in their loss to a Zack Steffen-less Manchester City while Matt Turner started over the benched Ethan Horvath against his former club.
Matt Turner will be playing his soccer for another English Premier League team as it was announced on Wednesday that he has moved to Nottingham Forest from Arsenal.
The United States is aiming to reach a fifth straight Gold Cup final, however must first deal with what will be a difficult Panama team on Wednesday night in San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium.
Following a 2-2 draw, the USMNT successfully advanced past Canada in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Gold Cup through a penalty shootout, aided by Matt Turner’s outstanding performance in goal, where he saved two penalty kicks.
Matt Turner came up trumps for the United States in the penalty shootout as he made two saves to ensure their passage to the semifinals of the Concacaf Gold Cup with their win over Canada at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sunday.