Who Should Start for the USMNT vs. Colombia?

The U.S. men’s national team are 20 days away from opening play at the 2024 Copa America competition, but first Gregg Berhalter’s squad will have a pair of friendlies on home soil.

Colombia will oppose the Americans on Saturday at Commanders Field in Landover, Maryland in the first of two important preparatory matches for the USMNT. Berhalter will not only aim to determine his best lineup for the upcoming Copa America, but also continue the growing chemistry between the players in his squad.

Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Gio Reyna headline the star talent at Berhalter’s disposal, while many others are fighting to be part of the final roster. Sergino Dest’s absence will provide both Joe Scally and Shaq Moore with opportunities to lock down the right back job ahead of the competition.

The No. 9 position remains up for grabs with Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright, and Josh Sargent all jostling for minutes this month.

Here is the starting lineup we could see the USMNT deploy against Colombia on Saturday, as well as the lineup we would deploy if we were making the final lineup decisions:

GOALKEEPER

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Who will start: Matt Turner

Who should start: Matt Turner

Matt Turner’s club opportunities were few and far between this year, but his position with the USMNT remains consistent.

Turner will certainly remain Berhalter’s No. 1 option between the posts for the Copa America and beyond. Despite pressure from Ethan Horvath, who played frequently for Cardiff City, I can’t see Turner dropped from the squad.

DEFENDERS

Who will start: Joe Scally, Chris Richards, Miles Robinson, Antonee Robinson

Who should start: Joe Scally, Chris Richards, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Antonee Robinson

With two friendlies in quick succession, Berhalter will aim to give every player an opportunity to impress.

Sergino Dest’s injury now forces Joe Scally into the leading…

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Author : Larry Henry Jr

Publish date : 2024-06-03 16:55:02

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