The United States Men's National Team could use a confidence boost ahead of the Copa America, but a matchup against Brazil in a pre-tournament friendly will prove a challenge.
The USMNT is coming off a 5-1 friendly loss to Colombia at FedExField in Landover, Maryland. The US conceded twice in the first 10 minutes, cut the Colombia lead in half in the 58th minute with a Tim Weah goal, and then the visitors scored three times after the 75th minute to make it a blowout.
USMNT veterans Christian Pulisic and Matt Turner were critical of themselves and the team afterwards, but Brazil poses an entirely different challenge compared to Colombia.
The Stars and Stripes will look to put in an improved performance against a Brazil team that is one of the most talented in the world. Can coach Gregg Berhalter and Co. get a win before the Copa America kicks off with a match against Bolivia on June 23?
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Brazil vs. United States will be broadcast on TNT and TruTV, which can be viewed on cable TV and with live TV streaming apps including YouTubeTV and SlingTV. The game will also be available to stream on MAX and with a Spanish-language broadcast on Peacock.
Brazil vs. United States is scheduled to kick off at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT on Wednesday, June 12 with the game taking place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Brazil | 18 wins |
Draw | 0 draws |
United States | 1 win |
Veteran mainstays in the Brazil squad including Casemiro, Richarlison, Gabriel Jesus and Neymar are not in the squad, while young players including Endrick, Savio, Joao Gomes and Yan Couto are some of the less-familiar names in the team.
Striker Josh Sargent, who scored 16 goals in 26 games in the English Championship for Norwich City, is dealing with a nagging foot injury and his status for the Copa America is unknown.
Against Colombia, Matt Turner started in goal, Chris Richards and Tim Ream made up the center back partnership, and the midfield three consisted of Weston McKennie, Johnny Cardoso, and Giovanni Reyna.