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Former USMNT Player Calls Loss to Turkiye 'Best Thing' for World Cup Run

Former USMNT Player Calls Loss to Turkiye 'Best Thing' for World Cup Run

Summary

The United States Men's National Soccer Team lost 3-2 to Turkiye in the World Cup Round of 32, but a former player said the loss was a helpful wake-up call for the team. The USMNT will play Bosnia-Herzegovina next and hopes to do better with a full roster.

Key Facts

  • The USMNT lost 3-2 to Turkiye in their World Cup match at Los Angeles Stadium.
  • Retired player Brek Shea said the loss was good because it challenged the team.
  • USMNT player Weston McKennie said the defeat will motivate the team.
  • Auston Trusty scored the USMNT’s first-ever World Cup goal early in the game.
  • Turkiye led 2-1 at halftime, the first time an opponent led the USMNT before halftime in this World Cup.
  • Sebastian Berhalter scored to tie the game in the second half.
  • Turkiye scored the winning goal in the last minute of stoppage time.
  • The USMNT will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the next round on July 1 with players Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun expected to return.
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