Shorthanded U.S. team opens Gold Cup play Sunday against Trinidad and Tobago, looking to end four-game losing streak ahead of 2026 World Cup preparations.

Stanford soccer is hosting a very special guest this weekend. Per their social media pages, the United States Men’s National Team is practicing at the Stanford training ground, as well as their stadium.

Mauricio Pochettino's arrival as United States men's national team manager last summer also brought a swell of enthusiasm from U.S. fans.

And while the USMNT was thoroughly embarrassed in its friendly against Switzerland, much of the discussion focused on the player who wasn't there: Christian Pulisic. Ever since the AC Milan star elected to skip the Gold Cup — the USMNT's only competitive tournament before the 2026 World Cup — the backlash had been impossible to ignore.

You can talk about my performances, whatever you want, but to question my commitment especially toward the national team, in my opinion that’s way out of line.”

Jesse Marsch claims his comments weren't a dig at the USMNT and star Christian Pulisic, but the aren't many other ways to read into them.

The USMNT have struggled against top opposition in the past, but with Pochettino having his longest camp overseeing this squad, it will be a chance to instill tactics that can be used to topple European giants.