After a poor efficiency final Saturday, USA wish to bounce again in opposition to Brazil of their final worldwide pleasant earlier than Copa America 2024.
Ever for the reason that USA gained the Concacaf Nations League, the expectations for the USMNT have reached new heights. The Stars and Stripes have the chance to compete and possibly even win the on dwelling soil in entrance of a packed crowd at Onerous Rock Stadium.
Sadly, the USMNT got here out flat of their first worldwide pleasant in opposition to Colombia final weekend, shedding 5-1 to the South American aspect. Only a few of the beginning XI performed nicely, which suggests Gregg Berhalter will certainly change up his lineup for the USA’s conflict with Brazil.
This is what the USA’s beginning XI may appear to be as they face one of many Copa America favorites on June 12 in Orlando.
USA predicted lineup vs Brazil (4-3-3)
GK: Matt Turner – Nothing went proper for Turner in opposition to Colombia, however he’s nonetheless the best choice for the USMNT heading into Copa America 2024.
RB: Joe Scally – Coming off an underwhelming efficiency, Scally nonetheless has lots of work to do to persuade his supervisor and the followers that he’s the appropriate substitute for Sergino Dest.
CB: Cameron Carter-Vickers – After watching his aspect concede 5 targets, Berhalter must make a change on the backline and provides Carter-Vickers an opportunity to show himself in opposition to arguably the perfect entrance three within the Copa America.
CB: Tim Ream – Ream should discover his prime type once more in opposition to the pace and talent of Brazil. If he can lock down Rodrygo, then the USA may have nice momentum heading into the match.
LB: Antonee Robinson – Robinson made the expensive error to present Colombia their first aim on Saturday, and he should keep away from any extra obvious defensive errors if the U.S. have any probability in opposition to the Selecao.
CM: Weston McKennie – McKennie may have an opportunity to redeem his forgetful efficiency on Saturday so long as he connects with Reyna and exhibits the midfield brilliance the 2 are able to collectively.
CM: Tyler Adams – Tyler Adams is being strictly managed by Berhalter after not too long ago coming back from harm, however the Bournemouth participant gives the U.S. with a much-needed defensive presence within the midfield.
CM: Gio Reyna – Reyna is at his finest when he’s in an attacking position, and with McKennie and Adams behind him, the midfielder is free to play because the crew’s No. 10.
RW: Timothy Weah – Weah has produced time and time once more for the USMNT, however he may have an entire new problem going up in opposition to Brazil’s backline.
ST: Folarin Balogun – The Monaco striker was one of many solely vibrant spots in USA’s final match, offering Weah with the via ball to attain their aspect’s solely aim. Balogun should produce in opposition to Brazil or he may see his beginning job taken by Haji Wright and even Ricardo Pepi.
LW: Christian Pulisic – Regardless of being subbed off at halftime in opposition to Colombia, Pulisic will as soon as once more begin up entrance for the USMNT and look to make use of his playmaking means to use Brazil’s Danilo.