1 of 5 | Christian Pulisic of the United States reacts after Turkey scored the winning goal in the last minute of play during a FIFA World Cup match Thursday at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Photo by Christian Brunskill/UPI | License Photo
June 26 (UPI) -- U.S. players believe they remain at a "top level," despite a group stage finale loss to Turkey, and are ready for the Round of 32 at the World Cup.
The No. 15 Americans, who clinched Group D on Saturday, surrendered a goal in the 98th minute of the finale to take the 3-2 setback Thursday in Inglewood, Calif.
"It's tough," U.S. forward Brenden Aaronson told reporters at Los Angeles Stadium. "We wanted to walk away with no losses in the group stage, but we gotta take it, as it was still a fantastic group stage.
"We had so many really good performances. ... We are at a top level. I'm not worried whatsoever."
