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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