Turner Starts for USMNT in 5-2 Loss to Belgium

Matt Turner was named in the starting XI for the USMNT in a friendly against Belgium on March 28, 2026, his first start since June 10, 2025. The decision came after coach Mauricio Pochettino sought to give the goalkeeper a chance, following a season dominated by Matt Freese.

Turner made a number of saves early on, but Belgium capitalized on a mix of long‑range shots and a missed offside call to take a 5‑2 lead. Despite a solid performance from the back line, the US fell short, with Belgium’s Zeno Debast and Amadou Onana scoring the decisive goals.