The U.S. men's national soccer team finally takes to the pitch again on Saturday when it hosts a tough Turkey team in what should be a great test for manager Mauricio Pochettino's men. Things haven't gotten off to quite as glorious a start as some expected in the Pochettino era,

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While the U.S. had 60% possession and outshot Turkey 13-11, the Americans dropped to 5-4 under Pochettino, who took over after first-round elimination at last year’s Copa America led the U.S. Soccer Federation to fire coach Gregg Berhalter. They have lost three straight for the second time in a year.