What is the USMNT's lineup for the Paraguay match?

The USMNT's starting lineup for the Paraguay match is expected to feature a back-three formation, with Sergino Dest likely deployed as a right wing-back and natural right-back Joe Scally given the chance to win the third center-back job.

What are the USMNT's goals for the 2025 friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay?

The USMNT's main goal for the November friendlies is for coach Mauricio Pochettino to fine-tune preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States.

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USMNT Unveils Experimental Roster for 2025 Friendlies

Q: Which key USMNT players will be absent from the November friendlies?

Captain Christian Pulisic, forward Tim Weah, midfielders Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, and Premier League defenders Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson will all be absent from the USMNT's November friendlies.

16 Nov, 2025

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Summary

USA to face Paraguay and Uruguay in November friendlies
Roster includes several young and inexperienced players
Pochettino aims to fine-tune preparations for 2026 World Cup

USMNT Unveils Experimental Roster for 2025 Friendlies

As of November 16th, 2025, the United States men's national team (USMNT) is set to conclude their 2025 plans with a pair of friendly matches against Paraguay and Uruguay. The first clash will be against Gustavo Alfaro's Paraguay side in Pennsylvania on Saturday, marking the first meeting between the two teams since a pre-tournament friendly ahead of the 2018 World Cup.

The USMNT had a productive double-header in October, drawing with Ecuador and defeating Australia 2-1. Coach Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping to build on those performances as he begins fine-tuning preparations for next year's World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States.

However, Pochettino will have to make do this month without several key players, including captain Christian Pulisic, forward Tim Weah, midfielders Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, and Premier League defenders Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson. This presents an opportunity for a number of younger and less experienced players to stake a claim for selection in the squad for the 2026 tournament.