SPORTS

US Soccer Stars Take On Uruguay in Tampa Showdown

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, USAWed Nov 19 2025
A big soccer match is happening tonight. The US Men's National Team (USMNT) will play against Uruguay. This game is an international friendly. It will take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The game starts at 7 p. m. ET. Fans can watch it on TNT, truTV, Universo, HBO Max, and Peacock. The pre-game show starts at 6 p. m. ET on the same channels. The USMNT has a strong lineup. Matt Freese is the goalkeeper. The defense includes Sergiño Dest, John Tolkin, Auston Trusty, and Mark McKenzie, who is the captain. The midfield has Alex Freeman, Sebastian Berhalter, Diego Luna, Timmy Tillman, and Aidan Morris. Haji Wright and Haji Wright will lead the attack. Many players have played for the USMNT before. Sergiño Dest has the most caps with 37. Mark McKenzie has 25, and Haji Wright has 20. Other players have fewer caps but are still important. This mix of experience and new talent could make the game exciting. The substitutes include Jonathan Klinsmann, Roman Celentano, Patrick Schulte, Joe Scally, Cristian Roldan, Gio Reyna, Tanner Tessmann, Ricardo Pepi, Brenden Aaronson, Miles Robinson, Tim Ream, Max Arfsten, and Folarin Balogun. These players can change the game if they come on. This match is a chance for the USMNT to show their skills. Uruguay is a tough team, so it will be interesting to see how the USMNT performs. Fans can follow the game on social media. The USMNT's accounts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and the U. S. Soccer App will have updates.

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    Are the broadcasters deliberately scheduling the match at a time that minimizes viewership to suppress USMNT's popularity?
    Will the USMNT's starting lineup confuse Uruguay because half the players have names that sound like they belong to superheroes?
    How does the inclusion of players like Aidan Morris and Timmy Tillman reflect the USMNT's long-term strategy for player development?

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