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USMNT Falls 5-2 to Belgium; Goalkeeper Turner Reflects

3/29/2026

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Matt Turner, the United States men's national team goalkeeper, started the match as the USMNT lost 5-2 to Belgium in Atlanta.
Turner made five saves.
Mauricio Pochettino, the coach, noted defensive issues and emphasized collective responsibility.
Pochettino said substitutions were planned, noting Johnny Cardoso's discomfort and Tanner Tessmann's underwhelming impact.
Turner acknowledged he could have performed better.

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Matt Turner, the United States men's national team goalkeeper, started the match as the USMNT lost 5-2 to Belgium in Atlanta.
Turner made five saves.
Mauricio Pochettino, the coach, noted defensive issues and emphasized collective responsibility.
Pochettino said substitutions were planned, noting Johnny Cardoso's discomfort and Tanner Tessmann's underwhelming impact.
Turner acknowledged he could have performed better.