close
close

first Drop

Com TW NOw News 2024

USMNT predicted lineup vs. Jamaica: Concacaf Nations League
news

USMNT predicted lineup vs. Jamaica: Concacaf Nations League

The United States Men’s National Team returns to action this week in Concacaf Nations League action against Jamaica.

The Stars and Stripes are aiming to return to winning ways after falling 2-0 during the October international break to rivals Mexico in new manager Mauricio Pochettino’s first match in charge. With some prominent figures like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie back in the squad, the USMNT should have more than enough to get the job done in the first match of the quarter-finals.

Pochettino could use a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Tim Weah and Pulisic operating out wide, while Brenden Aaronson runs the show as an attacking midfielder. Folarin Balogun and Gio Reyna were not part of Pochettino’s squad as the attackers are recovering from shoulder and groin injuries.

Here’s a look at how the USMNT could line up in the first leg against Jamaica.

JOIN SI SOCCER’S USMNT WHATSAPP COMMUNITY – GET ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND ANALYSIS STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE

GK: Matt Turner—Turner starts between the sticks and could look quite rusty given his lack of minutes at Crystal Palace this season.

RB: Joe Scally—Scally continues to make minutes at right back while Sergiño Dest is recovering from injury.

CB: Chris Richards—Richards recently returned from injury in the Crystal Palace camp and could be given a start to rebuild his fitness.

CB: Tim Ream—The experienced defender offers a lot of experience alongside the young Richards at the back.

LB: Antonee RobinsonThe 27-year-old has been a mainstay in Fulham’s line-up this season and is one of the first names on Pochettino’s team list.

DM: Weston McKennie—The Juventus midfielder has not seen much playing time in recent weeks, but should still make Pochettino’s XI given his quality and experience.

DM: Yunus Musah—Musah gets the nod in the heart of the defense next to McKennie.

RW: Tim Weah—Weah marked his return from injury at Juventus with three goals in his last five games. The USMNT will hope he can repeat that against Jamaica, sharing goal-scoring responsibilities with Pulisic.

AM: Brenden Aaronson—The Leeds United midfielder could make the number 10 position his own, with Reyna still sidelined through injury.

LW: Christian Pulisic—Pulisic has been AC Milan’s best player so far this season and he will be hoping to continue his impressive form against Jamaica.

ST: Ricardo Pepi—Even though he has only started three games for PSV, Pepi has still scored six league goals and looks to be transferring that form to international duty.

READ THE LATEST USMNT NEWS, PREVIEWS, PREDICTIONS AND MORE