USA soccer lineup vs. Uruguay: USMNT’s beginning XI for essential Copa America showdown

After Tim Weah picked up a suspension in the USA’ 2-1 loss to Panama, for the primary time throughout Copa America, Gregg Berhalter has been pressured into making a change to his beginning XI with Yunus Musah coming in. Rolling out the identical group for that match after defeating Bolivia, it was anticipated to additionally brush apart Panama however soccer could be a humorous recreation typically. The US now face a win-or-go-home state of affairs towards Uruguay and even when they do win, they nonetheless aren’t assured to make it to the quarterfinals of Copa America, making this a crucial match for Gregg Berhalter’s future. 

USMNT XI

Matt Turner, Joe Scally, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, Gio Reyna, Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic.

Berhalter might be sliding Reyna again right into a wing place whereas the MMA midfield that powered the USA by way of the World Cup might be again collectively. It is vital that their passing is crisp as with Urugauy placing out a full-strength lineup, the Darwin Nunez-led press might be relentless.

Uruguay XI

Sergio Rochet, Matias Vina Mathias Olivera, Ronald Araujo, Nahitan Nandez, Federico Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, Maximiliano Araujo, Nicolas de la Cruz, Facundo Pellistri, Darwin Nunez 

How you can watch and odds

• Date: Monday, July 1 | Time: 9 p.m. ET
• Location: Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas Metropolis, Mo.
• TV: FS1  | Dwell stream: Fubo (Attempt totally free)
• Odds: United States +145; Draw +220; Uruguay +195

May Reyna on the wing be the unsuitable determination?

At winger, Gio Reyna, Aaronson and Wright can all play on the best aspect however towards an opponent like Uruguay, Aaronson could also be the most suitable choice. Reyna has been working deeper in midfield and may very well be pushed up into the assault, however to fight Uruguay’s press, it is vital to have launch valves in midfield. Reyna is somebody who can take the ball in a good state of affairs and dribble or discover the best cross to get out of it. At occasions, when he is on the wing, it could possibly result in a state of affairs the place Reyna does not see as a lot of the ball as he ought to however holding him in a deeper function permits Reyna to seek out and dictate the sport. 

Match dictation can be what brings us to a different transfer that Berhalter might want to think about. The health of Tyler Adams has been a problem throughout this event however so has his type. Adams has been withdrawn at 45 minutes in each matches of Copa America and hasn’t put an actual stamp on both match. When wholesome, Adams is one of the best enforcer within the USMNT midfield however this model is not wholesome which is why turning to Yunus Musah may very well be the way in which to assault Uruguay.

Not solely does Musah deliver comparable qualities to Reyna in with the ability to dribble out of tight conditions, however he is additionally a distinct profile on the base of midfield than Adams. Capable of push up and present his passing vary, the USMNT would have the ability to have sustained buildup play with him in midfield. The setup could be lighter defensively however your finest protection towards La Celeste is holding on to the ball. 

The USMNT are in a troublesome state of affairs with out Weah however it’s one that they will should handle. Even when they advance to the quarterfinals Weah will not be out there because the pink card carries a two-match suspension attributable to being for violent conduct. However the USMNT cannot fear about what occurs within the subsequent spherical as they should defeat Uruguay and hope for assist first.

Additionally regulate goalkeeper Matt Turner, who left the Panama recreation with an harm, being changed by Ethan Horvath. However indicators level to Turner being able to go for Uruguay.

Predicted lineup

XI: Matt Turner, Antonee Robinson, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Joe Scally, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna, Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Brenden Aaronson

Group C eventualities for USA soccer

• With a United States victory: They may qualify for the knockout levels so long as Panama draw or lose. If Panama win, the USA can nonetheless qualify for the knockouts however they might want to have a greater objective distinction than Panama. Because it stands, the U.S. have a two-goal benefit. 
• With a United States tie: The US will solely advance with a Panama draw or loss.
• With a United States loss: The US will solely advance with a Panama loss and if they’ve a greater objective distinction than Panama. If the U.S. lose 4-0, and Panama lose 1-0, Panama advance. 

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Copa America tiebreakers

If two groups are degree on factors following the group stage, it is at all times vital to check out the tiebreakers as there may be slight variations in every event for when sure guidelines are utilized for development. Under is how Copa America applies tiebreakers:

1. The group with the higher objective distinction in all group-stage matches
2. The group with the higher variety of targets scored in all group-stage matches
3. Head-to-head between the 2 groups who’re tied
4. Fewer pink playing cards
5. Fewer yellow playing cards
6. Drawing of tons