The United States men's national team (USMNT) will host Panama in an international friendly at the Q2 Stadium on Saturday.
The Yanks began life under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino with a 1-1 draw with New Zealand last month, while Panama are in action for the first time since their Copa America quarter-finals exit in July, both sides are now preparing for their respective games in the CONCACAF Nations League next month.
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How to watch USA vs Panama online - TV channels & live streams
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In the United States (US), the International friendly between USMNT and Panama will be available to watch and stream online live through Fubo (sign up for a free 7-day trial), DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Sling Orange, UNIVERSO, Peacock Premium, Telemundo, Max and TNT.
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USMNT vs Panama kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | October 12, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET |
| Venue: | Q2 Stadium |
The International friendly between USMNT and Panama will be played at the Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, United States.
It will kick off at 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET on Saturday, October 12, in the US.
Team news & squads
USMNT team news
Folarin Balogun, Johnny Cardoso and Tim Weah are sidelined due to injuries, and Pochettino has included Tanner Tessmann, Brandon Vazquez and Alejandro Zendejas in their stead.
Weston McKennie, Brenden Aaronson, Christian Pulisic, Brandon Vazquez and Haji Wright will all be looking for starts in the final third.
USMNT possible XI: Schulte; Fossey, McKenzie, M. Robinson, A. Robinson; McKennie, Musah, Aaronson; Pulisic, Vazquez, Wright.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Turner, Steffen, Horvath, Schulte |
| Defenders: | A. Robinson, M. Robinson, Ream, McKenzie, Scally, Lund, Trusty, Fossey |
| Midfielders: | Musah, Aaronson, McKennie, Tillman, Busio, Morris, Tessmann |
| Forwards: | Pulisic, Pepi, Sargent, Wright, Vazquez, Zendejas |
Panama team news
New England Revolution II side's goalkeeper John Gunn is the only member of the Panama squad without a senior international cap.
Meanwhile, a number of experienced personnel such as Eric Davis, Anibal Godoy, Adalberto Carrasquilla and Yoel Barcenas are expected to feature in the XI.
In attack, Jose Fajardo should start upfront, supported by Cesar Blackman from the right side.
Panama possible XI: Mosquera; Murillo, Miller, Cordoba, Escobar, Davis; Blackman, Godoy, Carrasquilla, Barcenas; Fajardo.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Gunn, Samudio, Mosquera |
| Defenders: | Davis, Escobar, Murillo, Miller, Blackman, Cordoba, Ramos, Anderson, Farina |
| Midfielders: | Godoy, Barcenas, Carrasquilla, J. Rodriguez, Martinez, Ayarza, Gondola, Lenis |
| Forwards: | Fajardo, T. Rodriguez, Guerrero |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between USMNT and Panama across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2024 | Panama 2-1 USMNT | Copa America |
| July 12, 2023 | USMNT 1-1 (4-5 pen.) Panama | CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| March 27, 2022 | USMNT 5-1 Panama | World Cup Qualifiers |
| October 10, 2021 | Panama 1-0 United States | World Cup Qualifiers |
| November 16, 2020 | USMNT 6-2 Panama | International Friendly |