US Rout Trinidad 5-0 in Gold Cup Opener

The United States snapped a four-game losing streak with a dominant 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in their CONCACAF Gold Cup opener in San Jose. Malik Tillman scored his first two international goals, capitalizing on errors by Alvin Jones, while Patrick Agyemang, Brenden Aaronson, and Haji Wright also scored. The U.S. controlled the match despite missing regular starters such as Christian Pulisic, who were unavailable due to rest or personal reasons. Trinidad and Tobago, ranked 100th by FIFA and coached by Dwight Yorke, struggled defensively throughout the game. The win provided a morale boost for the U.S. squad after recent criticism. The United States will face Saudi Arabia and Haiti in upcoming group stage matches.