The United States men's national team suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Portugal in a friendly at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The visitors took the lead in the 37th minute via Francisco Trincao's goal, but the U.S. failed to respond effectively. Portugal doubled their advantage in the 59th minute through João Félix's well-taken finish.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino's decision to start Christian Pulisic as a striker proved disastrous, resulting in a 3/10 rating – the lowest of the night. Pochettino's overall managerial rating of 5/10 reflects a mixed performance where the team showed moments of promise but ultimately lacked the efficiency required. This loss, coming just days before Pochettino announces his final World Cup squad in May, adds pressure on the manager and raises questions about Pulisic's suitability for the tournament role.