The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a comprehensive 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in their September clash, while Die Mannschaft saw off France 2-1 under the temporary tutelage of Rudi Voller last time out.
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Germany are set to begin their life under new boss Julies Negelsmann as they take on USA in a friendly at the Pratt & Whitney Stadium in Conneticut on Saturday. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a comprehensive 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in their September clash, while Die Mannschaft saw off France 2-1 under the temporary tutelage of Rudi Voller last time out. The Yanks are getting ready for their upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final fixtures in November, while the visitors are preparing for the Euro 2024 where they will enter as the host nation.
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Since the surprise defeat to Panama in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final back in July, USA have managed to bounce back with dominant victories over Uzbekistan and Oman by an aggregate scoreline of 7-0. The Yanks put four goals past Gulf Samba on September 12 thanks to efforts from Folarin Balogun, Brenden Aaronson and Ricardo Pepi, and Khalid Al-Braiki’s late own goal. Meanwhile, Gregg Berhalter’s side have received a bye into the quarter-finals of the ongoing CONCACAF Nations League, while their last eight opponents are yet to be determined. Indeed, the Stars and Stripes have lost only one of their last 13 games across all competitions, recording nine wins in the period.
Germany, on the other hand, are going trough torrid period, as they are still struggling to recover from their group stage exit at the 2022 World Cup. After the heart break in Qatar, Hansi Flick’s side secured a 2-0 victory over Peru in a friendly on March 28, but then went on a five game winless run, losing four matches in the process, including a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Japan at Volkswagen Arena. The loss to Samurai Blue on September 9 lead to the sacking of Flick. Legendary marksman Voller was placed in temporary charge for last month’s final friendly against France at Signal Iduna Park. DFB Team secured a 2-1 victory over the 2018 world champions thanks to Thomas Muller’s opener inside the first four minutes and Leroy Sane’s 87th-minute effort. Naglesmann has now taken charge of team and the former Bayern Much manager will also lead Die Mannschaft into another exhibition contest with Mexico in Philadelphia later this month.
USA probable starting lineup: Turner, Dest, Robinson, Richards, Lund, McKennie, Musah, Aaronson, Weah, Balogun, Pulisic
Germany probable starting lineup: Ter Stegen, Thiaw, Sule, Rudiger, Raum, Andrich, Gundogan, Sane, Musiala, Fullkrug, Muller
USA
| Opponents | Score |
| Oman | 4-0 (W) |
| Uzbekistan | 3-0 (W) |
| Panama | 1-2 (L) |
| Canada | 3-2 (W) |
| Trinidad & Tobago | 6-0 (W) |
Germany
| Opponents | Score |
| France | 2-1 (W) |
| Japan | 1-4 (L) |
| Colombia | 0-2 (L) |
| Poland | 1-0 (L) |
| Ukraine | 3-3 (D) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| USA beat Germany | 1-2 |
| Germany beat USA | 0-1 |
| USA beat Germany | 4-3 |
| Germany beat USA | 4-1 |
| Germany beat USA | 1-0 |
The international friendly between USA and Germany will take place at Rentschler Field on Sunday at 12:30 am IST.
| USA vs Germany | Key Details |
| Date | October 14 (USA) |
| Venue | Rentschler Field |
| Kickoff time in USA | 3:00 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in Germany | 9:00 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Sunday) |
Football fans in Germany can catch the live action via RTL + and RTL. Meanwhile, those in USA can catch the live action on Peacock, TNT USA, Telemundo network, Universo, HBO Max, Watch TNT and Futbol de Primera Radio.
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