Dan Ndoye, Michel Aebischer, Breel Embolo and Johan Manzambi gave the Swiss a four-goal lead within the first 36 minutes. Though the USMNT at least stopped the bleeding from there, that will be cold comfort to a team that looks lost and out of ideas.

Making his USMNT debut, the New York City FC goalkeeper mostly dealt with Turkey's pressure, passing the ball quickly and effectively. He could do nothing on either goal and made three saves, the best of which was his tip over on a long shot from Orkun Kökçü.

The USMNT opened its Gold Cup with a 5-0 win ... Here's how we saw the player ratings from Sunday's five-goal win. Matt Freese: 7 — One slip-up in judgment, but two saves and 15-of-15 passing ...

Sunday's big win should relieve some pressure on a U.S. team that's been struggling for form and harmony of late. However, it's clear bigger tests are ahead at this Gold Cup and beyond.