The hosts will play for the first time since their CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final defeat to Panama in July, while the Uzbeks were previously in action in June, suffering a narrow 1-0 loss to Iran in the CAFA Nations Cup final.
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USA will host Uzbekistan in a friendly at CITY PARK on Saturday. The hosts will play for the first time since their CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final defeat to Panama in July, while the Uzbeks were previously in action in June, suffering a narrow 1-0 loss to Iran in the CAFA Nations Cup final. The Stars and Stripes will play four friendlies before entering the CONCACAF Nations League late this year, while the visitors are preparing for their World Cup qualifying campaign in mid-November.
MATCHDAY IN THE LOU
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲
🇺🇸USA vs Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
5:30 PM ET
📍 St. Louis📺 TNT / Telemundo, Universo, Peacock
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— U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team (@USMNT) September 9, 2023
USA reached the semi-final of the Gold Cup courtesy of defeating Canada 3-2 in the first knockout round. The 2021 continental champions went into the last four tie as favourites in front of their own supporters, but the Canal Men produced a stunning performance at Snapdragon Stadium and prevailed 5-4 on penalties after the scores were locked at 1-1 at the end of 120 minutes of play. On the back of that disappointing exit, the Yanks will now look to quickly get back to winning ways in St Louis, with four friendlies scheduled before they enter the CONCACAF Nations League at the quarter-final stage in November.
Uzbekistan, on the other hand, reached the final of the CAFA Nations League courtesy of overcoming the likes of Oman (5-0), Turkmenistan (5-1) and Tajikistan (5-1). However, the White Wolves lost out to Iran in the title decider, with Sardar Azmoun scoring the only goal of the game at Milliy Stadium in Tashkent. Upon looking at the bigger picture, the Uzbeks have lost only two of their last ten outings across all competitions, while recording six victories in the process. Now, they have four friendlies lined up before entering the Asian World Cup Qualifying in November.
USA probable starting lineup: Turner, Dest, Ream, Richards, Robinson, Musah, McKennie, De La Torre, Pulisic, Balogun, Weah
Uzbekistan probable starting lineup: Yusupov, Aliqulov, Eshmurodov, Abdullayev, Alijonov, Shukurov, Ganiev, Sayfiev, Masharipov, Shomurodov, Iskanderov
USA
| Opponents | Score |
| Panama | 1-2 (L) |
| Canada | 3-2 (W) |
| Trinidad & Tobago | 6-0 (W) |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 0-6 (W) |
| Jamaica | 1-1 (D) |
Uzbekistan
| Opponents | Score |
| Iran | 0-1 (L) |
| Tajikistan | 5-1 (W) |
| Turkmenistan | 0-2 (W) |
| Oman | 3-0 (W) |
| Venezuela | 1-1 (D) |
The international friendly between USA and Uzbekistan will take place at CITY PARK on Sunday at 3:00 am IST.
| USA vs Uzbekistan | Key details |
| Date | September 9 (USA) |
| Venue | CITY PARK |
| Kickoff time in USA | 5:30 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in Uzbekistan | 2:30 am (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 3:00 am (Sunday) |
Football fans in USA can catch the live action via TNT USA, Telemundo, Universo Now, UNIVERSO, Peacock, Watch TNT, Telemondo Deportes en Vivo, Futbol de Primera Radio.
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