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USMNT vs. Saudi Arabia: Projected lineups for the second match of Group D in the Gold Cup

Saudi Arabia enters this high-stakes clash after a narrow 1-0 win against Haiti.
© Jed JacobsohnSaudi Arabia enters this high-stakes clash after a narrow 1-0 win against Haiti.

The first round of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup has wrapped up, and now the U.S. Men’s National Team is gearing up for its second challenge: Saudi Arabia. The match is set to take place on Thursday, June 19 at 9:15 PM ET.

Coached by Mauricio Pochettino, the U.S. comes into the second matchday riding high after a dominant 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago. With three points, they currently sit atop Group D alongside Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi team, meanwhile, arrives following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Haiti. With both teams level on points, this upcoming clash could decide who finishes first in the group.

Projected starting lineups – USA vs. Saudi Arabia

United States: Matt Freese; Alex Freeman, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Max Arfsten; Sebastian Berhalter, Luca de la Torre, Jack McGlynn, Malik Tillman, Diego Luna; Patrick Agyemang.

Saudi Arabia: Nawaf Al-Aqidi; Saud Abdulhamid, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Hassan Kadesh, Nawaf Al-Boushal; Faisal Al-Ghamdi, Ali Al-Hassan, Hammam Al-Hammami, Ziyad Al-Johani, Marwan Al-Sahafi; Saleh Al-Shehri.

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