How have Trinidad and Tobago prepared for the tournament?
Following their defeat to Jamaica in West London in the Unity Cup, Trinidad and Tobago faced Ghana in a third-place play-off, where Cardines was an unused substitute in a 4-0 defeat.
He then continued to be a part of the Trinidad and Tobago side, ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Saint Kitts and Nevis and Costa Rica; he was an unused substitute in the 6-2 win over Saint Kitts and Nevis, but did start against Costa Rica.
Cardines played the entire first-half before being subbed off at half-time against the group leaders in what turned out to be a narrow 2-1 loss.
Where will Gold Cup matches take place?
USA is also hosting the tournament, with the majority of the fixtures taking place along the West Coast.
This is to avoid a clash with the FIFA Club World Cup, held at the same time, which predominantly takes place on the East Coast of the country.
Canada’s Vancouver will also host one group game. The final will take place at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
In terms of the USMNT fixtures, group games take place at San Jose, Austin and Arlington, while Trinidad and Tobago also play in Houston and Paradise, Nevada.
How can I watch in the UK?
Pay-per-view channel Premier Sports has secured the CONCACAF Gold Cup broadcast rights in the United Kingdom.
They will broadcast all 31 matches. Premier Sports is available via both Sky TV (channels 419 and 420) and Virgin TV (as channels 551 and 552) as well as on Amazon Prime as an add-on subscription.
You can also stream online via the app from £11.99 per month on a minimum 12-month term.