Fort Lauderdale, Florida will play host to the U.S. males’s nationwide group’s opening match of 2025.
The USMNT will face off with CONMEBOL aspect Venezuela on January 18 at Chase Stadium, U.S. Soccer introduced Monday. Will probably be the primary January window underneath new head coach Mauricio Pochettino, opening the door for loads of domestically-based gamers to characteristic underneath the Argentine for the primary time.
The match will happen exterior of a FIFA worldwide window.
“We’re wanting ahead to the camp in January and the chance to get to know most of the MLS gamers and see all of the potential expertise we’ve got right here in the USA,” Pochettino mentioned. “We’re pleased to convey the Nationwide Crew again to South Florida and make the most of the good amenities of Inter Miami for this necessary second as we proceed to construct in the direction of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.”
Venezuela reached the quarterfinals of the 2024 Copa America after topping its group with three-consecutive wins. The Vinotintos have continued their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying schedule this month and are at present seventh within the 10-nation standings.
The final head-to-head matchup between the USMNT and Venezuela was in June 2019, which the guests gained 3-0.
2025 can even see the USMNT participate within the CONCACAF Gold Cup, in addition to extra matches forward of the World Cup.
