USMNT projected lineup vs Chile: Will Pochettino rotate his side?
The U.S. men's national team looks to make it two wins from two in the post-World Cup era on Tuesday, Sept. 29, as it hosts Chile in St. Louis.
The United States men's national team, aiming for a second consecutive victory in their post-World Cup era, is set to face Chile at Energizer Park on Tuesday, September 29. The match will provide a more challenging test for the U.S. compared to their recent 4-1 win over Peru in Orlando on September 26, which saw 11 players earn their first caps.
While Justin Ellis, Julian Hall, Malik Tillman, and Sebastian Berhalter scored for the U.S., Chile, now without three consecutive World Cup appearances, recently lost 1-0 to Canada with a weakened lineup after two red cards.
Given the short turnaround and additional matches following the Chile game, coach Mauricio Pochettino is likely to rotate his squad in the September 29 encounter. The expected starting lineup against Chile could include a mix of veterans and newcomers, allowing for a healthy amount of rotation. The goalkeeper position is occupied by Chris Brady, while Sergiño Dest, Neil Pierre, and Auston Trusty form the defense.
In midfield, Sebastian Berhalter and Yunus Musah are likely to hold the creative roles, with Zavier Gozo, Gio Reyna, and Cavan Sullivan providing attacking support. Julian Hall is set to lead the attack from the striker position.
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