Match notes and starting lineup for the USMNT vs. Colombia
U.S. Soccer Summer Showdown, presented by Marriott Bonvoy, June 8, 2024, Commanders Field, Landover, MD
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Starting lineup for the USMNT vs Colombia:
Matt Turner, Chris Richards, 5. Antonio Robinson 7-Gio Reyna 8-Weston McKennie 10. Captain Christian Pulisic, 13. Tim Ream 15. Johnny Cardoso Tim Weah, 20 Folerin Balogun, 21 Joe Scally, 22
Replacements: 18-Ethan Horvath, 25-Sean Johnson, 2-Vickers, Cameron Carter 4. Adams Tyler 6-Yunus Musah 9-Cardo Pepi 11- Aaronson, Brenden 12. Miles Robinson 14-The Torre, Luca 16-Shaq Moore 17-Tillman, Malik 19-Haji Wright 23-Lund, Christopher 24-Mark McKenzie 26. Jimmy Tillman
Notes for the Game | Five Facts About Colombia
– Christian Pulisic (67), Tim Ream (57), Weston McKennie (52), Antonee Robinson (42), Matt Turner (40), Tim Weah (38), Gio Reyna (27), Chris Richards (17), Johnny Cardoso (12), Folarin Balogun (11), Joe Scally (10) are the USMNT Starting XI Caps (including this match).
– Average Age:
The starting lineup for today is the third oldest since 2021 and the ninth oldest lineup under Gregg Berhalter, with an average age of 25 years and 237 days.
– Average Caps:
With an average of 32.9 caps, the team is the second most experienced since 2019 and the fifth most experienced starting XI under Berhalter. The only squad with a higher average cap number (36.5) was the one that started the CNL championship game versus Mexico in March.
– Lineup Changes:
Gregg Berhalter started forward Folarin Balogun in place of defender Joe Scally, midfielder Johnny Cardoso, and forward Joe Scally instead of the squad that faced Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League final on March 24.
– Christian Pulisic:
Tonight, Pulisic will lead the squad for the 22nd time. Under his armband, the USA had a 16-2-3 record. He currently shares 37th place on the USMNT all-time caps record with 1994 FIFA World Cup veteran Mike Sorber, having played in 67 caps.
– First Against South American Opponent:
Folarin Balogun, Johnny Cardoso, Gio Reyna, Chris Richards, and Matt Turner are the five starting players who are playing against a South American opponent for the first time.
– Matt Turner’s Milestone:
Tonight marks goalkeeper Matt Turner’s 40th career appearance. Since the USMNT’s September 23, 2022, encounter against Japan in Düsseldorf, Germany, he has started 25 of the last 27 games for which he has been available.
– Johnny Cardoso’s Third Start:
Tonight marks midfielder Johnny Cardoso’s third career start. Prior to this, he had not started since October 17, 2023, when Nashville defeated Ghana 4-0.
– Defensive Lineup:
In this game, Joe Scally, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, and Antonee Robinson will line up as the back four for the first time. Richards and Ream are paired together in central defense for the fourth time, and for the second straight game.
– Tim Ream’s Achievement:
Tim Ream is the third most capped USMNT field player over 35, after Thomas Dooley (24 caps out of 81) and Fernando Clavijo (41 caps out of 61). Since turning 35, Ream has earned 11 of his 57 caps.
– Reliable Starters:
Tim Weah, Christian Pulisic, and Weston McKennie will start their third consecutive games in 2024, while Antonee Robinson will start his fifth straight USMNT match.
– Gregg Berhalter’s Record:
In 69 games as head coach of the USMNT, Gregg Berhalter has a 43-14-12 record. The USA is 1–3 versus South American opponents under Berhalter.
– Ticket Sales:
As of Saturday afternoon, 53,575 tickets had been sold for tonight’s match, which ranks third among USMNT matches under U.S. Soccer’s control in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region.
– All-Time Record vs. Colombia:
The USMNT has a 3-13-5 record all-time versus Colombia, with a 3-0 victory on March 9, 2005, at Fullerton, California. After Brazil (11 matches), the current seven-match losing skid against Los Cafeteros is the longest against any opponent.
– Player Not Available:
Forward Tonight, Josh Sargent is the lone American player who is not dressed due to a leg injury. Halftime does not count as a substitute moment. Six substitutions are permitted in three distinct moments.
– Match Referee:
Fernando Hernandez of Mexico will serve as the match official tonight. In games officiated by Hernandez, the USMNT is 2-0-0. Among those games were a 2-0 friendly victory against Costa Rica on February 2, 2019, and a 4-1 World Cup qualification victory in Honduras on September 8, 2021.
