USMNT dominates Trinidad and Tobago, 5-0, in Gold Cup opener
The United States men’s national soccer team kicked off their CONCACAF Gold Cup group play in impressive fashion on Sunday, dominating Trinidad and Tobago with a resounding 5-0 victory at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.
Despite the pre-game buzz surrounding Christian Pulisic’s decision to sit out the Gold Cup following his stint with AC Milan, the USMNT was unfazed by the distractions and focused on the task at hand. Led by 23-year-old forward Malik Tillman, who plays for the Netherlands’ PSV Eindhoven, the team wasted no time in making their mark on the tournament.
Tillman opened the scoring in the 16th minute, capitalizing on a well-executed play by Jack McGlynn to put the USMNT ahead. He didn’t stop there, adding another goal in the first half after Diego Luna set him up with a perfectly timed pass.
The scoring spree continued with Patrick Agyemang adding a third goal just minutes later, giving the USMNT a comfortable 3-0 lead at halftime. In the second half, Brenden Aaronson and Haji Wright joined in on the action, each finding the back of the net to seal the impressive victory.
The convincing win sends a strong message from the USMNT as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With their next group stage match against Saudi Arabia looming, both teams are tied with three points each after Saudi Arabia’s 1-0 win over Haiti.
Fans can expect more exciting action from the USMNT as they continue their Gold Cup campaign. Stay updated on all the latest sports news by following Fox News Digital’s sports coverage and subscribing to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Scott Thompson, a sports writer for Fox News Digital, contributed to this article.
