Switzerland Crushes USA 40 in Final Gold Cup WarmUp USMNT in Crisis
Switzerland dominated the US men’s national team 40 in a shocking friendly ahead of the Gold Cup. With their fourth straight loss USMNT faces mounting pressure and tactical questions just days before the tournament .
Nashville TN – June 10 2025 – In a stunning display of skill organization and attacking precision Switzerland dismantled the United States 40 in a lopsided friendly at Geodis Park . Just days before the start of the CONCACAF Gold Cup the US mens national team USMNT was handed a humbling reminder of the work still ahead .
FirstHalf Onslaught
Switzerland wasted no time asserting their dominance . Within just 36 minutes the European side stormed to a fourgoal lead leaving the home crowd in stunned silence . Dan Ndoye broke the deadlock in the 20th minute with a sharp finish after exploiting space behind the American defense . Goals from Michel Aebischer Johan Manzambi and Breel Embolo soon followed each capitalizing on defensive breakdowns that left goalkeeper Matt Turner with little support .
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The fourgoal blitz marked the first time since 1980 that the United States had conceded four goals in a single half . As the halftime whistle blew fans inside the 30000seat stadium voiced their frustration with boos echoing throughout the venue .
A Troubling Trend
The defeat marks the fourth consecutive loss for the USMNT—their worst losing streak since 2007 . Additionally the team has now gone seven matches without a win against European opponents . Of greater concern was the teams failure to record a single shot on target from seven total attempts exposing an attack that struggled with coordination and finishing .
Defensively the US was equally exposed . This was the first time in over four decades that the national team had allowed four goals in a half on home soil . Veteran center back Walker Zimmerman summed up the mood succinctly saying “It was not good enough by any of our standard .
Coaching and Lineup Choices Under Fire
US manager Mauricio Pochettino who took over the team in September 2024 made several lineup changes intended to experiment ahead of the tournament . Instead the reshuffle disrupted team chemistry and opened the door to criticism . Pochettino later admitted the setup didn’t work and took full responsibility for the collapse .
Meanwhile US soccer legend Landon Donovan criticized the lack of leadership and commitment especially in light of Christian Pulisic’s decision to skip the Gold Cup . Donovan contrasted Pulisic’s absence with the resilience of players like Cristiano Ronaldo who have competed through pain in major tournaments .
Silver Linings and What Comes Next
Despite the heavy defeat Pochettino reminded media and fans that the match was a friendly not a competitive fixture . He emphasized the importance of moving forward with the Gold Cup just around the corner. The US will face Trinidad and Tobago Saudi Arabia and Haiti in the group stage beginning June 14 .
The squad remains shorthand with injuries such as Tyler Adams’ foot issue and the absence of key figures like Pulisic . The lack of depth and experience showed clearly against Switzerland raising questions about the team’s readiness for tournament play .
Conclusion
Switzerland’s 40 rout serves as a stark warning for the US mens national team . Defensive lapses a misfiring attack and questionable tactical decisions have created a sense of urgency within the squad . As preparations for the 2026 World Cup on home soil continue the immediate priority is a strong showing in the Gold Cup . But the echoes of this defeat in Nashville may linger unless swift improvements are made .