Turner targets World Cup after returning to New England Revolution

Matt Turner is eyeing a return to the United States’ starting lineup after rejoining the New England Revolution on loan from Lyon.

Turner only joined Lyon from Nottingham Forest in an €8m (£6.74m) deal in June, but the French club’s financial troubles led them to sanction a temporary move for the goalkeeper last week.

Turner first left New England in 2022, joining Premier League giants Arsenal. After struggling for minutes with the Gunners, he moved to Forest and had a loan spell with Crystal Palace, though he only spent half a season as Forest’s starting goalkeeper in 2023-24 and was backup to Dean Henderson at Selhurst Park.

During his last spell in New England, Turner made 111 appearances and was awarded the 2021 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award, and he hopes a return will help his international prospects.

Turner lost his place as the USA’s starting goalkeeper for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, as Mauricio Pochettino’s team finished as runners-up to Mexico with Matt Freese between the sticks.