The United States is moving to the knockout rounds at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, like it always does. Yet two wins in two matches have been far from consistent and still raise questions about the young squad coach Mauricio Pochettino is guiding into the quarterfinals.

United States forward Malik Tillman (17) scores Trinidad and Tobago defender Justin Garcia (5) and goalkeeper Marvin Phillip, bottom, during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) AP