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USMNT Against Mexico: Initial XI and Lineup Observations

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Pre-Match Analysis: Broadcasting at 8 P.M. Eastern Time on Univision, Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Kickoff: Airing at 9:15 P.M. Eastern Time on Univision, Paramount+

USMNT vs. Mexico Concacaf Nations League Final 2023-24 March 24, 2024 AT&T Stadium; Arlington, Texas

USMNT Against Mexico: Initial XI and Lineup Observations

The cap numbers for the USMNT Starting XI (including this match) are as follows: Christian Pulisic (66), Tim Ream (56), Weston McKennie (51), Antonee Robinson (41), Matt Turner (39), Tyler Adams (38), Tim Weah (37), Sergiño Dest (33), Gio Reyna (26), Chris Richards (16), Haji Wright (9).

Pre-Game Coverage: Airing at 8 p.m. ET on Univision, Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Kickoff: Scheduled for 9:15 p.m. ET on Univision, Paramount+ Social Media: @USMNT on X and Instagram; U.S. Soccer on Facebook, The U.S. Soccer App

Tonight’s USMNT Starting XI vs. Mexico: 1-Matt Turner, 2-Sergiño Dest, 3-Chris Richards, 4-Tyler Adams, 5-Antonee Robinson, 7-Gio Reyna, 8-Weston McKennie, 10-Christian Pulisic (capt.), 13-Tim Ream, 14-Haji Wright, 21-Tim Weah

Substitutes: 18-Ethan Horvath, 22-Drake Callender, 6-Yunus Musah, 9-Ricardo Pepi, 11-Brenden Aaronson, 12-Miles Robinson, 15-Johnny Cardoso, 16-Mark McKenzie, 17-Malik Tillman, 19-Joe Scally, 20-Folarin Balogun, 23-Kristoffer Lund

USMNT Starting XI Cap Numbers (including this match): Christian Pulisic (66), Tim Ream (56), Weston McKennie (51), Antonee Robinson (41), Matt Turner (39), Tyler Adams (38), Tim Weah (37), Sergiño Dest (33), Gio Reyna (26), Chris Richards (16), Haji Wright (9). 

In official competitions, the USMNT’s Starting XI Cap Numbers for this match are as follows: Christian Pulisic (47), Matt Turner (31), Weston McKennie (30), Tim Ream (29), Antonee Robinson (27), Tyler Adams (21), Tim Weah (19), Sergiño Dest (18), Gio Reyna (16), Chris Richards (9), Haji Wright (7). Gregg Berhalter has implemented five alterations from the lineup that commenced Thursday’s semifinal against Jamaica, introducing defenders Sergiño Dest and Tim Ream, midfielders Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna, and forward Haji Wright.

Tonight’s Starting XI boasts an average age of 26 years, 63 days, making it the second oldest USMNT lineup fielded under Gregg Berhalter, only surpassed by the Starting XI that initiated the 4-1 victory against Canada in the CNL group stage on Nov. 15, 2019, in Orlando (26 years, 159 days). With an average of 37 caps, the lineup represents the third most experienced lineup deployed under Berhalter, ranking behind only the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup Semifinal against Jamaica (39 caps) and the Final against Mexico (40 caps).

Nine out of eleven starters have participated in at least one of the previous two CNL Finals, while Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, and Tim Weah have featured in both the 2021 and 2023 championship matches.

Tonight marks the 21st occasion Christian Pulisic captains the team and the third time in a Final, equalling Carlos Bocanegra for the most U.S. captaincies in a championship match. The team has a record of 15-2-3 when Pulisic leads as captain.

Pulisic stands as the sole player to have commenced all three CNL championship matches and all six games at the CNL Finals tournament since 2021. Additionally, the 25-year-old earns his fourth cap in a final tonight, tying him for the second most championship appearances among USMNT players with Jozy Altidore, DaMarcus Beasley, Carlos Bocanegra, Michael Bradley, Tim Howard, and Gyasi Zardes.

This group trails behind Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan, who each appeared in six finals during their international careers.

Following the triumph on Thursday, Turner’s record stands at 19-4-7 in competitive matches, aligning him with Brad Guzan (19-8-7) for the third most wins among USMNT goalkeepers.

They trail behind Tim Howard (39-20-8) and Kasey Keller (38-16-13). All of Gio Reyna’s assists for the USMNT have been delivered during the CNL Final Four from 2021 to 2024. Reyna’s five assists in knockout round matches also put him on par with Michael Bradley and Eddie Lewis for the third highest tally all-time, with only Landon Donovan (11) and Clint Dempsey (6) ahead.

Following his decisive brace in extra time on Thursday, forward Haji Wright secures his third career start and the first since the 0-0 draw with England at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on November 26, 2022.

Midfielder Tyler Adams is making his first start since the loss to the Netherlands in the Round of 16 on December 3, 2022.

Tonight’s game will be overseen by Drew Fischer from Canada. The USMNT has a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 0 losses in two matches officiated by Fischer. They secured a 2-0 victory against El Salvador in the Gold Cup quarterfinals on July 19, 2017, in Philadelphia, but suffered a 2-0 defeat against Costa Rica in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying finale on March 30, 2022, in San Jose.

The full referee crew for tonight’s match includes: Referee: Drew Fischer (CAN) Assistant Referee 1: Michael Barwegen (CAN) Assistant Referee 2: Lyes Ayrfa (CAN) Fourth Official: Mario Escobar (GUA) Video Assistant Referee: Tatiana Guzman (NCA) Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Daneon Parchment (JAM)

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