USMNT's Matt Turner wants to 'get outside of my comfort zone' in midst of battle for No. 1 goalkeeper role
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The Arsenal backup will need to shake off his rust as the Americans play friendly fixtures against Japan and Saudi Arabia
Arsenal backup goalkeeper Matt Turner enters the United States men's national team training camp with a huge opportunity ahead of September friendlies against Japan and Saudi Arabia. After joining the Gunners during the summer, his mission was to earn minutes and ensure that he is in the best position possible to earn a starting role at the World Cup in Qatar.
Despite playing fewer games than expected due to Arsenal's Europa League tie with PSV being postponed due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the 28-year-old will have an opportunity to take control of that starting role with Zack Steffen missing this camp due to a knee injury.
Turner moved overseas to to London and became a father all while joining a new club, but he's taking this season of change and the challenges that come with it in stride. Speaking to reporters after USMNT training on Monday, Turner recalled a meeting he had with his goalkeeper coach as a moment where things began to click for him.
