Overview
- Matt Turner will start in goal for the United States against Turkey in the Group D match, replacing Matt Freese in the lineup.
- The change is a planned rotation after the U.S. secured advancement to the knockout stage, giving squad players competitive minutes.
- Turner brings extensive experience, including his 2022 World Cup starts with back-to-back shutouts of England and Iran, an FA Cup win in 2025, and more than 50 international caps with a high shutout total.
- Turner has seen little national-team time recently, with his last cited appearance in late March, while Freese had been starting in recent tournaments and friendlies.
- The start could affect the goalkeeper pecking order going forward and gives Turner a chance to show form ahead of knockout-round selection decisions.