The Bent Musket · Sep 27, 2022
Matt Turner records clean sheet while USMNT continues to underperform
Photo by Silvestre Szpylma/Quality Sport Images/Getty ImagesThe United States Men’s National Team concluded their tune-up to the World Cup with a to Saudi Arabia.
The starting XI was strong featuring Christian Pulisic, Ricardo Pepi, Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie, Sergino Dest, and of course Matt Turner.
Saudi Arabia got off to a hot start, forcing Turner to make a save within the first minute of the match.
With possession, the United States had a clear plan, they opted for direct balls to break down the opponent’s back line. In the first half, this plan didn’t pay any dividends.