The United States Men’s National Team enters the first international window post-Gregg Berhalter era without a permanent manager. Mikey Varas will serve in an interim role for two upcoming friendlies and has announced a 24-player training camp roster. Their first match is against rivals Canada, ranked 40th in the world by FIFA.
The two sides faced off last in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals, with the USMNT claiming a shootout victory. Both teams have undergone managerial changes and shifts in form since then, with Canada showing improvement in recent years.
As the series continues, Canada looks to provide stiff competition and further establish themselves in the region. The teams’ latest form and key absences will play a role in determining the outcome of the match.
Despite missing key players, the USMNT looks to experiment with their lineup in the absence of a permanent manager. Projected starting XI includes players looking to prove their worth and secure a spot in the squad.
The match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams looking to assert dominance. A 1-1 draw is predicted as the likely outcome. What are your predictions for the match? Let us know in the comment section.
Latest Form:
USA:
– L (0-1) vs. Uruguay
– L (1-2) vs. Panama
– W (2-0) vs. Bolivia
– D (1-1) vs. Brazil
– L (1-5) vs. Colombia
Canada:
– L (2-2 [3-4]) vs. Uruguay
– L (0-2) vs. Argentina
– W (1-1 [4-3]) vs. Venezuela
– D (0-0) vs. Chile
– W (1-0) vs. Peru
What To Watch For:
1. Whose tactics will be implemented without a permanent manager?
2. Players stepping up in the absence of key contributors.
3. Handling Canada’s high-pressing tactics.
Prediction:
A closely contested match ending in a 1-1 draw.
