USMNT to play Turkey and Switzerland friendlies ahead of 2025 Gold Cup
The USMNT will play friendly matches against Turkey and Switzerland in June as part of its preparation for the 2025 Gold Cup.
Mauricio Pochettino's side will welcome Turkey to Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Connecticut, on June 7, before taking on Switzerland at Geodis Park — home of Major League Soccer's Nashville SC — three days later.
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Both Turkey and Switzerland enjoyed strong showings at Euro 2024, where they each reached the quarter-final stage. Switzerland are 20th in FIFA's men's rankings, four places below the U.S., while Turkey are 28th.
The same nations will face Mexico ahead of the Gold Cup, the North and Central American soccer tournament organised by CONCACAF.
The games will serve as tune-up matches for the U.S. ahead of its participation at the Gold Cup, which will feature 16 teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean.
The tournament is held every two years, with this year's edition running from June 14 to July 6. The U.S. are looking to regain the trophy after winning it in 2021, before being upset by Panama on penalties at the semi-final stage in 2023.
Matches will be held across 13 stadiums in the U.S. and one venue in Canada. The majority of the American venues are on the west coast, while the stadiums hosting games at the revamped 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, which runs from June 15 to July 13, are mostly located on the east coast.
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