Malik Tillman's first two international goals were a long time coming, but they arrived just in time for the United Staes in Sunday's Gold Cup opener.

Malik Tillman was the USMNT's best as Mauricio Pochettino's men bounced back from a horror week to open their Gold Cup with a 5-0 victory.

Tillman took home the match ball after an influential display that saw him dictate the pace of the game from his No. 10 position. In addition to his two goals, Tillman had a game-high four key passes. It was the kind of display PSV fans have grown accustomed to seeing, and USMNT fans have been longing for.

The USMNT opens their CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign with a dominant 5-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down standout performances from Malik Tillman and Diego Luna and react to Mauricio Pochettino’s pointed comments about Tillman’s fight and commitment.

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.

Ranked 20th among men's teams, Switzerland have been a consistent performer, making it to the knockout stages of European Championships and World Cups. While Switzerland haven't won a major tournament,