Starting XI and Lineup Details Revealed

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The US Men’s National Team (USMNT) is set to face Uruguay in an international friendly on November 18, 2025. The match will take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action on TNT, truTV, Universo, HBO Max, and Peacock, with radio coverage provided by Westwood One and Fútbol de Primera.

Starting XI and Lineup Details Revealed

The USMNT has announced its starting lineup for the match against Uruguay, featuring a mix of youth and experience:

1. Matt Freese (Goalkeeper)
2. Sergiño Dest
3. John Tolkin
10. Diego Luna
14. Timmy Tillman
15. Auston Trusty
16. Alex Freeman
17. Sebastian Berhalter
19. Haji Wright
22. Mark McKenzie (Captain)
23. Aidan Morris

Substitutes

The substitutes for this match include:

21. Jonathan Klinsmann
24. Roman Celentano
25. Patrick Schulte
5. Joe Scally
6. Cristian Roldan
7. Gio Reyna
8. Tanner Tessmann
9. Ricardo Pepi
11. Brenden Aaronson
12. Miles Robinson
13. Tim Ream
18. Max Arfsten
20. Folarin Balogun

Player Stats and Experience

This starting XI brings a combined average of 14 caps and an average age of 25 years. Key highlights include:

Mark McKenzie, wearing the captain’s armband for the first time, has made 8 appearances in 2025.
Matt Freese will match Matt Turner’s record for most caps by a USMNT goalkeeper in their debut year with 13 appearances.
Diego Luna returns to the lineup with 3 goals and 4 assists in 2025.

Auston Trusty, making his second career start, and Timmy Tillman, with only his third cap, will also make significant contributions. Haji Wright hopes to continue his scoring streak after netting two goals in his last appearance against Australia.

Historical Context

The USMNT has a mixed record against Uruguay, standing at 2 wins, 3 losses, and 4 draws in their 9 encounters since 1924. At Raymond James Stadium, they have a better record of 4 wins and 2 losses in six matches. This game marks the team’s return to this venue since their last match against Colombia on October 11, 2018.

The highly anticipated friendly against Uruguay promises an exciting showcase for both the USMNT and soccer fans around the globe.