USMNT: How to watch, team news, betting odds, broadcast link

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Wales – USMNT will be an intriguing clash on Thursday (kick-off, 2:45 p.m. ET) as Gregg Berhalter’s very young side meet for the first time since February.

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With a squad made up mostly of players based in Europe, the average age of the USMNT squad is 21 years and 300 days. With teenage stars Gio Reyna and Yunus Musah starting out, plus a rare chance for Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams to play together in midfield, there’s a lot to look forward to.

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Below is everything you need to know before Wales – USMNT.

Team news

Wales do not have Aaron Ramsey who has withdrawn from the squad and they are likely to nominate a young side for this fixture with UEFA Nations League games against Republic of Ireland and Finland after this friendly match.

USMNT will be without Christian Pulisic, as Berhalter has confirmed he has left camp and returned to Chelsea for further treatment on the hamstring issue that kept him out of Chelsea’s last three games before the international break . The chance to start Reyna, Adams, McKennie and Pulisic together is one that makes USMNT fans salivate, but that will have to wait until March 2021. The United States has been training in Wales all week under strict COVID-19 protocols and will head to Austria to face Panama on Monday.

USMNT starting lineup against Wales

Steffen

Dest – Miazga – Brooks – Robinson

Musah – Adams – McKennie

De La Fuente – Lletget – Reyna

Wales starting lineup against USMNT

Gareth Bale won’t play against the United States, while Manchester United’s Daniel James, Spurs’ Joe Rodon and Bournemouth’s David Brooks start the day on the bench.

What they say

Wales coach Rob Page on how much Gareth Bale will play (Ryan Giggs not at fault due to police investigation): “This is always something we are considering because we now have a perfectly fit Gareth Bale. I had a conversation with him and he can’t wait to go. He fights in good shape. The selection remains to be decided, but we will keep an eye on these qualifications because they are very important. I think it’s the first time he’s been at a club where he seems to enjoy his football and training even more. He looks and feels fit. It’s good to have a great Gareth Bale in the squad.

Berhalter on his young team and be realistic with what to expect: “In theory, the choices are more and more difficult to make, but now it is a question of doing it on the field and the young players are trying their luck. It’s easy to downsize established players, but until you can do it on the pitch, you don’t take their place. We cannot get ahead of ourselves. There are 10 players at camp in the full national team for the first time and it will take development.

Odds and endings (full odds provided by our partner, PointsBet)

Wales are the favorites (+135) with USMNT (+215) at a generous price considering the players they miss and how little time Berhalter has spent with this group of players. The draw at +210 looks intriguing, especially with Wales likely to rest a few starters ahead of their UEFA Nations League games.

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Wales – USMNT Prediction

This is, for many reasons, a difficult outcome to call. Wales look likely to get a lot of rest from their starters and Berhalter will likely go with their strongest side and then give the youngsters a chance to flourish against Panama. I’m going to sit firmly on the fence and draw a 2-2 draw.

How to Watch Wales – USMNT Stream and Start Time

Kick-off: 2:45 p.m. ET, Thursday
TV channel: Fox Sports 1, Unimas and TUDN
Online: Stream via Fox Sports



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