The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) faced off against Australia in an international friendly match in Commerce City, Colorado on October 14, 2025. The game aimed to build on the USMNT's momentum from their previous October match.
The USMNT's starting lineup featured Christian Pulisic, who had been on the bench in the previous game against Ecuador. According to US coach Mauricio Pochettino, Pulisic was dealing with a minor issue during training camp, but it didn't prevent him from starting. Other notable additions to the lineup included James Sands and Cristian Roldan, who were expected to occupy defensive midfield positions, supporting Pulisic and Weston McKennie further upfield. Haji Wright was selected as the striker. A strong performance from Wright could potentially ignite a striker competition within the USMNT, addressing a long-standing need for consistent performance in that position.
The USMNT's formation was nominally a 3-4-2-1, offering flexibility throughout the match:
- Goalkeeper: Matt Freese
- Defense: Chris Richards, Miles Robinson, Mark McKenzie
- Midfield: Tim Weah, Cristian Roldan, James Sands, Alex Freeman
- Attack: Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie
- Striker: Haji Wright
The match kicked off at 01:00 UTC on October 15, 2025, at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.
Live updates and real-time stats were available throughout the match on various platforms, including 365Scores and Sofascore. Sofascore provided detailed statistics such as ball possession, shots, corner kicks, and more.
