The U.S. Men’s National Team will kick off their 2025 schedule with a friendly match against Venezuela on January 18 at Chase Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The match will be broadcast live on TNT, Telemundo, Universo, Max, and Peacock. The opportunity will allow the next generation of players to showcase their talent ahead of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ticket presales for the match will start on November 18 for members of various U.S. Soccer groups, with the public sale beginning on November 22. Visa cardholders will have an exclusive presale opportunity.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino is excited for the camp in January and looks forward to identifying potential talent in the MLS. The annual January Camp has historically provided opportunities for players to make a significant impact, with several World Cup players earning their first caps during the camp. Venezuela has been performing well, reaching the quarterfinals of the 2024 Copa America and securing impressive results in World Cup qualifying matches.
The USMNT has a series advantage over Venezuela, with their last meeting resulting in a 3-0 win for Venezuela in 2019. The match will take place at the home of Inter Miami CF, and the USMNT have an unbeaten record in Ft. Lauderdale dating back to 1980. Overall, the upcoming match presents a crucial opportunity for both teams to evaluate their talent and prepare for upcoming competitions.
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