Freese Or Turner As USA's World Cup Goalkeeper? 'Whatever My Role, I'll Be Ready'

Two Matts — Matt Freese (favored after Gold Cup heroics) and 2022 starter Matt Turner — are fighting for the U.S. starting goalkeeper spot for Friday’s World Cup opener vs. Paraguay.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino hasn’t named a No. 1 yet; Freese has started most recent games, while Turner has stayed sharp with regular club minutes and is ready if called on.
The pair maintain a professional, supportive relationship and say they’ll back whatever decision the coach makes while staying prepared to play.