"The national team is kind of suffering": France legend Thierry Henry questions USMNT progress ahead of Gold Cup

France & Arsenal legend Thierry Henry worries about the state of the USMNT ahead of the Gold Cup . He said, “The national team is kind of suffering”. Henry, who also played in MLS for the side of New York Red Bulls, believes that the USMNT would need to find its form again after a long period of poor results.
Thierry Henry calls for improvement in USMNT performanceIn a recent interview, Thierry Henry commented on the difficulties of the USMNT and said that players needed to improve. " To be honest, as a team we are not playing to the standard we should be, especially going into the Gold Cup," he said. Henry's comments come following two poor USMNT performances and a pair of losses in the CONCACAF Nations League .

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Henry’s stance reflects that of same like broadcasters and former players who have bemoaned the state of the team in their current plight as they work towards future international tournaments. USMNT performances have been something short of inspiring lately when it comes to taking on the world’s best teams, and 2026's World Cup is not so far away.
USMNT faces challenges ahead of the Gold CupThe USMNT has struggled of late due to several factors, such as a lack of chemistry and poor play. With the Gold Cup around the corner, He points out that now is the task of regrouping and starting to play well to be able to be competitive at that tournament.

Henry's remarks should be a slap in the face to the USMNT, motivating them to address recent problems and bounce back. Now, as the team prepares for the Gold Cup, the attention will turn to building momentum and showing resolve in coming back from adversities the team is facing.

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The USMNT’s friendlies in early June will give us an early look into where the team is and what they need to work on before the Gold Cup. As such, many fans and analysts will have their eyes on how the team reacts to recent criticism, and also if they can do their talking on the big stage when the tournament kicks off.