Tonights Starting XI has a typical age of 25 years, 360 days.
Four gamers beginning the match on the bench would become cap-tied to the United States must they play tonight versus Haiti: George Bello (Nigeria), Gianluca Busio (Italy), Daryl Dike (Nigeria), Nicholas Gioacchini (Italy and Jamaica)..
Making his 17th Gold Cup look tonight, forward Gyasi Zardes moves previous Kyle Beckerman and Pablo Mastroeni for sole ownership of 10th on the USMNTs all-time Gold Cup caps list.
The USMNT is 20-6-3 in 29 matches under Gregg Berhalter.
Kellyn Acosta, Sebastian Lletget and Jackson Yueill were all part of the U.S. lineup during last months Concacaf Nations League accomplishment.
The Starting XI averages 17 caps.
Once the opening whistle blows tonight, Turner (qualified to represent Lithuania) and Moore (eligible to represent Trinidad and Tobago) will both end up being officially cap-tied to the USMNT.
The USA holds an even 6-6-5 record in 17 all-time matches versus Haiti. Les Grenadiers are among two Concacaf countries the USMNT does not have a winning record versus.
Ten of 11 beginners hail from Major League Soccer, with right back Shaq Moore (Tenerife; Spain) as the lone foreign-based gamer.
Tonights match marks the second time the trio of Kellyn Acosta, Sebastian Lletget and Jackson Yueill will work together in midfield. The three formerly lined up at the start of the USAs 7-0 win versus Trinidad and Tobago on Jan. 31, 2021 in Orlando.
Zimmerman and Miles Robinson partner together in central defense for the very first time tonight. Its the 13th various central defensive pairing released under Gregg Berhalter.
The USA is 2-0-1 versus Haiti in Gold Cup play.
Moore makes his very first USMNT appearance because playing in the 1-0 friendly defeat to Italy on Nov. 20, 2018 in Genk, Belgium.
On the other hand, Gioacchini would get to represent the U.S. simply 17 miles from where he matured in Overland Park, Kansas.
Protector Reggie Cannon has experienced ideal hamstring discomfort in the last 24 hours and is being held out as a safety measure. His status is day-to-day.
Gianluca Busio, Matthew Hoppe, Donovan Pines and James Sands would earn their USMNT debuts must they go into the match tonight.
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2021 Concacaf Gold CupJuly 11, 2021Childrens Mercy Park; Kansas City, Kan.Live Broadcast: Coverage starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on FS1, Univision & & TUDNKickoff: 9 p.m. ETSocial Media: @USMNT on Twitter and Instagram; @ussoccer on Facebook, The U.S. Soccer App
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Tonights USMNT Starting XI vs. Haiti: 1-Matt Turner, 3-Sam Vines, 5-Walker Zimmerman, 7-Paul Arriola, 9-Gyasi Zardes, 12-Miles Robinson, 14-Jackson Yueill, 15-Jonathan Lewis, 17-Sebastian Lletget (capt.), 20-Shaq Moore, 23-Kellyn Acosta
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Alternatives: 18-Sean Johnson, 22-Brad Guzan, 4-Donovan Pines, 6-Gianluca Busio, 8-Nicholas Gioacchini, 10-Cristian Roldan, 11-Daryl Dike, 13-Matthew Hoppe, 16-James Sands, 19-Eryk Williamson, 21-George Bello
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Moore is among four players making their USMNT launchings in official competitors tonight, signing up with goalkeeper Matt Turner and protectors Miles Robinson and Sam Vines.
USMNT Starting XI Cap Numbers (including this match): Gyasi Zardes (57 ), Paul Arriola (36 ), Kellyn Acosta (32 ), Sebastian Lletget (25 ), Walker Zimmerman (15 ), Jackson Yueill (13 ), Jonathan Lewis (8 ), Shaq Moore (6 ), Miles Robinson (4 ), Sam Vines (4 ), Matt Turner (2 ).
USMNT Starting XI Gold Cup Cap Numbers (including this match): Gyasi Zardes (17 ), Paul Arriola (11 ), Kellyn Acosta (6 ), Walker Zimmerman (4 ), Jonathan Lewis (2 ), Sebastian Lletget (1 ), Shaq Moore (1 ), Miles Robinson (1 ), Matt Turner (1 ), Sam Vines (1 ), Jackson Yueill (1 ).
The only starter to formerly appear versus Haiti, Zardes came on as a halftime replacement and helped on Clint Dempseys goal 2 minutes later in a 1-0 Gold Cup group stage win on July 10, 2015 in Foxborough, Mass
Sebastian Lletget captains the USMNT for the first time tonight. The 28-year-old midfielder is the 12th various player to wear the armband under head coach Gregg Berhalter.
A midfielder with Sporting KC, Busio would have the opportunity of making his USMNT launching in his house club stadium.
. Walker Zimmerman earns his first start because the 1-0 win versus Costa Rica on Feb. 1, 2020.
Teams are permitted 5 substitutions throughout the group stage of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup.
