The U.S. men’s national team ended a four-game losing streak in emphatic fashion on Sunday, June 15, cruising to a 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in its Concacaf Gold Cup opener.
The USMNT — which is playing the tournament without a number of its key players, including Christian Pulisic — should get a sterner test from its next Gold Cup opponent: Saudi Arabia. Just two and a half years ago, Saudi Arabia pulled off a World Cup stunner, upsetting eventual champion Argentina in the tournament’s group stage in Qatar.
In Sunday’s win, Malik Tillman was a standout performer for the U.S., scoring two goals. Patrick Agyemang, Brenden Aaronson and Haji Wright also scored goals in the rout. Manager Mauricio Pochettino will be looking for the team to carry over the impressive form from its Gold Cup opener into its next game against Saudi Arabia.
Here’s what to know for Thursday night’s Concacaf Gold Cup match between the USMNT and Saudi Arabia:
What time is USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago at Concacaf Gold Cup?
The Concacaf Gold Cup group stage game pairing the USMNT with Saudi Arabia is set for 9:15 p.m. ET at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. Q2 Stadium is the regular home of Austin FC of Major League Soccer.
How to watch USMNT vs. Saudi Arabia Gold Cup game: TV, stream
Time: 9:15 p.m. ET
Location: Q2 Stadium (Austin, Texas)
TV: FS1 (TUDN for Spanish-language broadcast)
Stream: Fubo
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USMNT starting lineup vs. Saudi Arabia
Mauricio Pochettino is going with the same starting 11 as the U.S. featured in Sunday’s win over Trinidad and Tobago.
For Sebastian Berhalter and Alex Freeman, the start against Saudi Arabia represents a third national team cap for each player.
Saudi Arabia starting lineup vs. USA
Saudi Arabia is coming off a 1-0 win over Haiti in its Gold Cup opener. The goal scorer from that win, Saleh Al-Shehri, starts this game on the bench. Forward Firas Al-Buraikan (known as Feras) is the team’s most-capped active player (52).
Why is Saudi Arabia in the Gold Cup?
Concacaf announced in December 2024 that Saudi Arabia would participate in the 2025 and 2027 Gold Cup tournaments. This announcement came shortly after Saudi Arabia was selected as the host nation for the 2034 World Cup.
Saudi Arabia is the eighth different non-Concacaf affiliated nation to be invited to compete in the Gold Cup. Other invited teams include Brazil (1996, 1998 and 2003), Colombia (2000, 2003 and 2005), South Korea (2000 and 2002), Peru (2000), Ecuador (2002), South Africa (2005) and Qatar (2021 and 2023).
USMNT schedule for the 2025 Gold Cup
Sunday, June 15: 5-0 win vs. Trinidad and Tobago
Thursday, June 19: vs. Saudi Arabia, 9:15 p.m. ET (FS1)
Sunday, June 22: vs. Haiti, 7 p.m. ET (FOX)
What is the Concacaf Gold Cup?
The Gold Cup is a biennial tournament for national teams in the North and Central American and Caribbean region associated with Concacaf. Mexico (nine times), the U.S. (seven times) and Canada (one time) are the only nations to have won the Gold Cup. Mexico won the last Gold Cup competition in 2023.
What are the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup host cities and stadiums?
Arlington, Texas (AT&T Stadium)
Austin (Q2 Stadium)
Carson, California (Dignity Health Sports Park)
Glendale, Arizona (State Farm Stadium)
Houston (NRG Stadium and Shell Energy Stadium)
Las Vegas (Allegiant Stadium)
Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium)
Minneapolis (U.S. Bank Stadium)
San Diego (Snapdragon Stadium)
San Jose, California (PayPal Park)
Santa Clara, California (Levi’s Stadium)
St. Louis (Energizer Park)
Vancouver, British Columbia (BC Place)
Which players are on the USMNT Gold Cup roster?
Goalkeepers (3): Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Matt Turner (Crystal Palace/England)
Defenders (9): Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Alex Freeman (Orlando City SC), Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse/France), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/England), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel/Germany), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC)
Midfielders (9): Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United/England); Tyler Adams (Bournemouth/England), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps/Canada), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis/Spain), Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake), Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo), Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands)
Forwards (5): Paxten Aaronson (FC Utrecht/Netherlands), Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC), Damion Downs (FC Köln/Germany), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps/Canada), Haji Wright (Coventry City/England)
