The U.S. men’s national soccer team will play its first meaningful game of the Mauricio Pochettino era as it takes on Jamaica in the first leg of a Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal on Thursday night.
When last we saw Pochettino’s USMNT, it was getting out-classed by Mexico in a friendly match at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. That undesirable result came three days after Pochettino won in his USMNT debut, a 2-0 victory over Panama in a friendly match in Austin, Texas.
Now, the stakes are higher. The USMNT are three-time defending Concacacf Nations League champions, having won the competition in 2021, 2023 and 2024.
The two-leg series versus Jamaica will conclude on Sunday, when the U.S. hosts Jamaica at Energizer Park in St. Louis.
The other Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal matchups are Costa Rica vs. Panama, Suriname vs. Canada and Honduras vs. Mexico. The semifinals and final will be held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, from March 20-23.
Here’s everything you need to know for Thursday’s Concacaf Nations League match:
When is the USMNT’s Nations League game against Jamaica?
Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 14.
Where will the USMNT’s friendly against Mexico be played?
Leg 1 of the USMNT vs. Jamaica Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal will be played at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. The USMNT has played at Jamaica 10 times, with the U.S. holding a narrow advantage with three wins, one loss and six draws.
How to watch USMNT vs. Jamaica on TV
The television broadcast will be available on TNT and truTV, with pregame coverage starting at 7 p.m. ET. The Spanish-language television broadcast is available on Universo.
How to stream USMNT vs. Jamaica
The match will stream on Max and Peacock, with pregame coverage starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Which players are on the USMNT and Jamaica rosters?
USMNT roster
Goalkeepers (4): Diego Kochen (FC Barcelona Atletic/Spain), Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew), Zack Steffen (Colorado Rapids), Matt Turner (Crystal Palace/England)
Defenders (7): Mark McKenzie (Toulouse/France), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/England), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/England), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach/Germany), Auston Trusty (Celtic/Scotland)
Midfielders (8): Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United/England), Gianluca Busio (Venezia/Italy), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis/Spain), Weston McKennie (Juventus/Italy), Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough/England), Yunus Musah (AC Milan/Italy), Tanner Tessmann (Olympique Lyon/France), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands)
Forwards (6): Cade Cowell (Guadalajara/Mexico), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan/Italy), Brandon Vazquez (Monterrey/Mexico), Tim Weah (Juventus/Italy), Alex Zendejas (Club América/Mexico)
Jamaica roster
Goalkeepers (3): Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union/USA), Shaquan Davis (Mount Pleasant), Jahmali Waite (El Paso Locomotive FC/USA)
Defenders (9): Amari’i Bell (Luton Town/England), Di’Shon Bernard (Sheffield Wednesday/England), Tayvon Gray (New York City FC/USA), Mason Holgate (West Bromwich Albion/England), Richard King (IBV/Iceland), Greg Leigh (Oxford United/England), Dexter Lembikisa (Yverdon Sport/Switzerland), Damion Lowe (Al Okhdood/Saudi Arabia), Ethan Pinnock (Brentford/England)
Midfielders (5): Karoy Anderson (Charlton Athletic/England), Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United/England), Joel Latibeaudiere (Coventry City/England), Tyreek Magee (Colorado Springs Switchbacks/USA), Kasey Palmer (Hull City/England)
Forwards (7): Michail Antonio (West Ham United/England), Leon Bailey (Aston Villa/England), Renaldo Cephas (Ankaragücü/Turkey), Kaheim Dixon (Charlton Athletic/England), Demarai Gray (Al-Ettifaq/Saudi Arabia), Shamar Nicholson (Spartak Moscow/Russia), Romario Williams (Indy Eleven/USA)
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