Christian Pulisic isn't with the U.S. after deciding to sit out of the Gold Cup following two grueling seasons in Europe with AC Milan. The 26-year-old attacker told CBS Sports that he offered to play the two friendlies versus Turkiye and Switzerland before the tournament started, but coach Mauricio Pochettino turned him down.

The United States will face holders Mexico in the Gold Cup final after both won their semi-finals on Wednesday. The US beat Guatemala 2-1 in St Louis, with Real Salt Lake forward Diego Luna scoring twice in the opening 15 minutes.