USMNT Concacaf Nations League semifinal vs. Mexico: How to watch, rosters
The U.S. men's national soccer team opens a busy summer of continental competition Thursday night with a Concacaf Nations League semifinal against rival Mexico.
The USMNT also will working through the competitions with its third manager since the 2022 World Cup. After Gregg Berhalter's contract expired after the World Cup, Anthony Hudson became interim coach. However, Hudson recently left the program for a "new opportunity" in Qatar. Enter longtime USMNT assistant B.J. Callaghan, who will guide the squad through the Nations League finales and the Gold Cup, which the USMNT opens June 24 against Jamaica at Chicago's Soldier Field.
The USMNT are the reigning Concacaf Nations League winners, defeating Mexico in an extra-time thriller on June 6, 2021 in Denver. It followed up that triumph by defeating Mexico 1-0 in extra time in the Gold Cup final on Aug. 1, 2021 in Las Vegas. The U.S. men return to Allegiant Stadium with a four-game unbeaten streak against Mexico, after having won 2-0 and tying 0-0 in World Cup qualifiers, then tying 1-1 in the inaugural Continental Clásico in the rivals' most recent encounter on April 19.
This time, the two meet in a semifinal, with the winner advancing to face either Panama or Canada in the Concacaf Nations League final on Sunday (8:30 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and Univision).
Here's everything you need to know for Thursday's match:
When and where is the USMNT-Mexico Nations League semifinal?
Kickoff is slated for 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 15 at Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders. The U.S.-Mexico game follows the Panama-Canada semifinal, which kicks off at 7 p.m. ET in the same stadium.
How can I watch the USMNT's Nations League game vs. Mexico?
An English-language broadcast will be available on Paramount+, with the Spanish-language broadcast available on Univision.
Which players are on the USMNT and Mexico rosters?
USMNT ROSTER
Goalkeepers (4): Drake Callender (Inter Miami), Josh Cohen (Maccabi Haifa/Israel), Sean Johnson (Toronto FC/Canada), Matt Turner (Arsenal/England)
Defenders (7): Sergiño Dest (AC Milan/Italy), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/England), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/England), Miles Robinson (Atlanta United), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach/Germany), Auston Trusty (Birmingham City/England), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC)
Midfielders (6): Johnny Cardoso (Internacional/Brazil), Luca de la Torre (Celta Vigo/Spain), Weston McKennie (Leeds United/England), Yunus Musah (Valencia/Spain), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund/Germany), Alan Soñora (FC Juárez/Mexico)
Forwards (7): Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United/England), Folarin Balogun (Stade Reims/France), Taylor Booth (Utrecht/Netherlands), Ricardo Pepi (Groningen/Netherlands), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea/England), Tim Weah (Lille/France), Alex Zendejas (Club América/Mexico)
MEXICO ROSTER
Goalkeepers (3): Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna), Angel Malagon (America), Guillermo Ochoa (Salernitana/Italy)
Defenders (8): Julian Araujo (FC Barcelona/Spain), Gerardo Arteaga (KRC Genk/Belgium), Jesus Gallardo (Monterrey), Victor Guzman (Monterrey), Cesar Montes (Espanyol/Spain), Israel Reyes (America), Jorge Sanchez (Ajax/Netherlands), Johan Vasquez (Cremonese/Italy)
Midfielders (6): Edson Alvarez (Ajax/Netherlands), Luis Chavez (Pachuca), Sebastian Cordova (Tigres), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens/Greece), Luis Romo (Monterrey), Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul)
Forwards (6): Uriel Antuna (Cruz Azul), Santiago Gimenez (Feyenoord/Netherlands), Ozziel Herrera (Atlas), Henry Martin (America), Erick Sanchez (Pachuca), Alexis Vega (Guadalajara)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: USMNT vs. Mexico Concacaf Nations League semifinal: Stream and TV info
