The U.S. men’s national team’s penultimate match of 2025 takes place tonight on the Banks of the Delaware River.
Mauricio Pochettino’s squad takes on Paraguay in the first of two friendlies over the next four days. The USMNT will then close the window on Tuesday in Tampa, Florida against Uruguay.
Folarin Balogun, Gio Reyna, and Sergino Dest headline Pochettino’s 24-player roster for the match. Haji Wright, Tanner Tessmann, and Max Arfsten will also be seeking minutes while four Philadelphia Union homegrown players are also in the squad.
SBI will be providing coverage of the showdown throughout the day so be sure to stay tuned as we provide updates, and analysis before and after the match.
Here is a rundown of SBI’s pre-match coverage:
- Mauricio Pochettino reiterated that no player “can feel safe” about USMNT World Cup spots. (LINK)
- Folarin Balogun wants the USMNT to “get results” ahead of 2026. (LINK)
- Gio Reyna is “focused, more mature” in his USMNT return. (LINK)
- Sergino Dest “feels good in a different way” as his USMNT push continues. (LINK)
- Brenden Aaronson’s self-confidence is “changing his game”. (LINK)
- Max Arfsten’s breakout 2025 with the USMNT has helped him “become well-rounded”. (LINK)
- Goalkeeper Matt Freese is focused on the present, not the World Cup, in his latest USMNT opportunity. (LINK)
- Timothy Tillman was added to the USMNT roster while Tyler Adams and Sean Zawadzki dropped out due to injuries. (LINK)
SBI’s editorial staff will provide insight and analysis throughout the day in the comments section below. You are welcome to share your own pre-game and in-game thoughts and opinions as well.
Enjoy the Match.
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