{"id":7603,"date":"2025-06-08T08:20:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T08:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/catch-the-action-usmnt-faces-turkiye-where-to-watch-live-lineup-insights-and-betting-odds-for-usa-football-showdown\/"},"modified":"2025-06-08T08:20:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T08:20:37","slug":"catch-the-action-usmnt-faces-turkiye-where-to-watch-live-lineup-insights-and-betting-odds-for-usa-football-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/catch-the-action-usmnt-faces-turkiye-where-to-watch-live-lineup-insights-and-betting-odds-for-usa-football-showdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Catch the Action: USMNT Faces Turkiye! Where to Watch Live, Lineup Insights, and Betting Odds for USA Football Showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/catch-the-action-usmnt-faces-turkiye-where-to-watch-live-lineup-insights-and-betting-odds-for-usa-football-showdown\/#Previous_Meetings\" >Previous Meetings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/catch-the-action-usmnt-faces-turkiye-where-to-watch-live-lineup-insights-and-betting-odds-for-usa-football-showdown\/#What_the_Coach_Says\" >What the Coach Says<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/catch-the-action-usmnt-faces-turkiye-where-to-watch-live-lineup-insights-and-betting-odds-for-usa-football-showdown\/#How_Will_the_Midfield_Shape_Up\" >How Will the Midfield Shape Up?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/catch-the-action-usmnt-faces-turkiye-where-to-watch-live-lineup-insights-and-betting-odds-for-usa-football-showdown\/#The_Predicted_Lineup\" >The Predicted Lineup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/catch-the-action-usmnt-faces-turkiye-where-to-watch-live-lineup-insights-and-betting-odds-for-usa-football-showdown\/#Players_to_Watch\" >Players to Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/catch-the-action-usmnt-faces-turkiye-where-to-watch-live-lineup-insights-and-betting-odds-for-usa-football-showdown\/#A_Storyline_to_Follow\" >A Storyline to Follow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/catch-the-action-usmnt-faces-turkiye-where-to-watch-live-lineup-insights-and-betting-odds-for-usa-football-showdown\/#Prediction\" >Prediction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/catch-the-action-usmnt-faces-turkiye-where-to-watch-live-lineup-insights-and-betting-odds-for-usa-football-showdown\/#Get_Your_Fix_on_CBS_Sports_Golazo_Network_and_More\" >Get Your Fix on CBS Sports Golazo Network and More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/catch-the-action-usmnt-faces-turkiye-where-to-watch-live-lineup-insights-and-betting-odds-for-usa-football-showdown\/#What_Else_Is_on_Paramount\" >What Else Is on Paramount+?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Following a disappointing showing in the Concacaf Nations League, the US men&#8217;s national team is set to face Turkiye in a friendly just over a week before the Gold Cup begins. This international window is unique due to the Club World Cup, providing a chance for players, especially those from the increasingly competitive Mauricio Pochettino squad, to join in, despite the absence of key players like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Sergi\u00f1o Dest, Gio Reyna, and Folarin Balogun.<\/p>\n<p>Turkiye is a strong opponent, currently ranked 27th by FIFA, making this game a significant test for Pochettino\u2019s tactical approach, particularly given that many players hail from Major League Soccer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ArticleShortcode-container\">\n<div class=\"ArticleShortcode-text\">\n<p>USMNT Transfers We Want to See: Playing time is crucial for Gio Reyna, Matt Turner, Yunus Musah, and others.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chuck Booth<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleShortcode-imageContainer\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sportshub.cbsistatic.com\/i\/2025\/06\/06\/587550b6-36a5-4c3c-ab22-836c0108f684\/untitled-design-2025-06-06t215318-734.png\" class=\"ArticleShortcode-image\" alt=\"USMNT Transfers We Want to See: Play Time is the key for Gio Reyna, Matt Turner, Yunus Musah and more\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Below are the details on how to watch the match and more information.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_watch_USMNT_vs_Turkiye\"><\/span>How to watch USMNT vs Turkiye<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, June 7th | <strong>Time:<\/strong> 3:30 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Pratt &#038; Whitney Stadium &#8211; East Hartford, Connecticut<\/li>\n<li><strong>TV:<\/strong> TNT | <strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> fubo (try it for free)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Odds:<\/strong> USMNT +165; Draw +220; Turkiye +145<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previous_Meetings\"><\/span>Previous Meetings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The last encounter saw the US defeat Turkiye in a pre-World Cup match in Brazil back in 2014, where they advanced in the knockout stage after facing Belgium. Although that match was quite some time ago, Hakan \u00c7alhano\u011flu is expected to play a pivotal role for Turkiye in this upcoming game.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Call it what you want:<\/em><\/strong> A weekly podcast featuring Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola discussing all things USMNT and the state of soccer in the US. Tune in live on YouTube every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 AM.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/7cJMrKIz8lfEZp5qnJTm3w?utm_source=generator&amp;t=1520\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Coach_Says\"><\/span>What the Coach Says<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a largely inexperienced roster, Pochettino was questioned about his team&#8217;s readiness to win ahead of the Gold Cup, but he was quick to downplay any concerns.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We need to respect the players here and ensure we are good enough,&#8221; Pochettino said. &#8220;We were not good enough to win the Nations League, and if we returned to the World Cup, we wouldn&#8217;t have been better than we were in 2022.&#8221; He&#8217;s correct about the challenges the USMNT faced, and this upcoming game will be crucial to determine whether they can compete effectively this time around. Having taken the helm in September 2024, this will be Pochettino&#8217;s longest camp with the team, allowing for potential tactical progress. After extensive time with Argentina, failure to secure wins in these friendly matches could start raising concerns about the team&#8217;s potential.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ArticleShortcode-container\">\n<div class=\"ArticleShortcode-text\">\n<p>As Gold Cup preparations begin with the Turkiye friendly, the USMNT aims to balance chemistry and cohesion within the squad.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Pareep Cattry<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleShortcode-imageContainer\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sportshub.cbsistatic.com\/i\/2025\/06\/06\/1fdcd5fd-b45e-435d-b16f-2d868109c8e7\/untitled-design-2025-06-06t205312-756.png\" class=\"ArticleShortcode-image\" alt=\"As Gold Cup Prep begins with Turkiye Friendly, USMNT balances chemistry construction\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Will_the_Midfield_Shape_Up\"><\/span>How Will the Midfield Shape Up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With new invitees like Sebastian Behalter and Quinn Sullivan joining the squad, Pochettino has fresh options in the midfield. Although Sullivan usually plays as a winger at the club level, he represents the USMNT at the youth level, providing versatility. Alongside Jack McGlynn, Luca de la Torre, Malik Tillman, Diego Luna, and Tyler Adams, there are numerous directions Pochettino can explore with this friendly, significantly impacting the ultimate team selection for the World Cup.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Predicted_Lineup\"><\/span>The Predicted Lineup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>USMNT:<\/strong> Matt Turner, John Tolkien, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Nathan Harriel, Tyler Adams, Johnny Cardoso, Diego Luna, Malik Tillman, Patrick Agyeman, Haji Wright<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turkiye:<\/strong> Ugurcan \u00c7akir, Mert M\u00fcld\u00fcr, Samet Akayd\u0131n, \u00c7a\u011flar S\u00f6y\u00fcnc\u00fc, Mustafa Kap\u0131, Sari \u00d6zkan, Hakan \u00c7alhano\u011flu, Alpaslan \u00d6zt\u00fcrk, Kenan Karaman, B\u00fclent Korkmaz, Kerem Akt\u00fcrko\u011flu<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Players_to_Watch\"><\/span>Players to Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>John Tolkien, Holstein Kiel:<\/strong> It&#8217;s Tolkien&#8217;s first USMNT camp since his Bundesliga exit, but he impressed in January. With Antonee Robinson out, Tolkien could be crucial for left-back depth as the USMNT gears up for the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Storyline_to_Follow\"><\/span>A Storyline to Follow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Which USMNT will show up?<\/strong> If the same team from the Concacaf Nations League appears, it would be disheartening, given their previous struggles against Panama and Canada. With the World Cup on the horizon, improvement is critical; while winning isn\u2019t essential in this friendly, performance is.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prediction\"><\/span>Prediction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a tightly contested match, the teams are likely to end in a draw, with Arda G\u00fcler scoring for Turkiye and Brian White making an impact off the bench. <strong>Prediction:<\/strong> USMNT 1, Turkiye 1<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Your_Fix_on_CBS_Sports_Golazo_Network_and_More\"><\/span>Get Your Fix on CBS Sports Golazo Network and More<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u2600\u2600\ufe0f <strong>Morning Footy<\/strong> (Weekdays 8 AM-10 AM): Join the Golazo Network for highlights, interviews, and key football storylines. Available in podcast format as well, making it easy not to miss an episode.<\/p>\n<p>3\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>The Third Attack<\/strong> (Monday, Thursday): Featuring live studio shows and discussions on women&#8217;s soccer and the NWSL. Don&#8217;t miss the recap on Sundays after NWSL games.<\/p>\n<p>\u26bd <strong>Call it What You Want<\/strong> (Monday and Thursday): A weekly podcast covering the latest on USMNT and soccer in the US, live on YouTube every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 AM.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\udd45 <strong>Scoreline<\/strong> (Daily): Your go-to for the latest soccer news, highlights from major competitions, and daily action recaps, airing daily.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa <strong>How to Watch:<\/strong> CBS Sports Golazo Network provides 24\/7 coverage of top soccer tournaments globally, available for free on the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and Paramount+.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Else_Is_on_Paramount\"><\/span>What Else Is on Paramount+?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A subscription to Paramount+ offers not just top-notch sports coverage but also access to an extensive library of content. Enjoy over 40,000 episodes and movies from networks including Paramount, CBS, Nickelodeon, and more. From popular shows like &#8220;Mayor of Kingstown&#8221; to classic series such as &#8220;Frasier,&#8221; there\u2019s something for everyone to binge-watch.<\/p>\n<p>Click here for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This matchup is crucial for US soccer fans as it offers a glimpse into the team&#8217;s potential ahead of a major international tournament. Improved performance in friendlies like this could signal a turning point for the squad, boosting spirits and confidence for the World Cup campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following a disappointing showing in the Concacaf Nations League, the US men&#8217;s national team is set to face Turkiye in a friendly just over a week before the Gold Cup begins. 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