The United States men's national team put a green but promising team on the field for Saturday's friendly with Turkiye at Rentscher Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.

Turkey won more duels, aerial duels, and had a higher success rate of tackles against the Americans, who seemed to lose the mentality game and intensity as the match progressed -- despite the fact that the home side had plenty more possession that led to substandard half chances.

After taking a first-minute lead, the U.S. gave up two in quick succession and fell to Turkey in a Gold Cup tune-up.