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USMNT ease pressure with big win to open Gold Cup, but tougher tests ahead

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The U.S. men's men's national team defeated Trinidad & Tobago 5 -0 in the Gold Cup opener.

The USMNT hadn't lost four consecutive games at home since 1988 .

Malik Tillman led the attack with two goals, allowing Diego Luna to buzz around defensively and provide two assists.

Mauricio Pochettino's side had been in the throes of a four -game losing streak at home.

Mauricio Pochettino opted for Sebastian Berhalter and Luca de la Torre in the USMNT 's 1 -0 win over Honduras on Sunday .

The former San Diego FC midfielder was substituted in the 74th minute.

The two -assist performance was another step forward for the USAMNT midfielder.