USA vs Morocco

June 1, 2022. TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio Pre-match coverage: ESPN2, UniMás and TUDN at 7:00 PM ET Kick-off time: ESPN2, UniMás and TUDN at 7:30 PM ET

- Anthony Robinson is the only player to launch all seven of USMNT’s games in 2022. Tournament winner Pulic scored in the team’s opening game at the TQL Stadium and won the qualifying round 2-0 against Mexico in November. - Goalkeeper Matt Turner, defender Reggie Cannon and midfielder Brendan Aaronson also missed the March window and returned. Robinson started each of the last 10 games at camp, but only lost 1-0 to Bosnia and Herzegovina during the team’s training camp. After recovering from a broken Achilles tendon in May 2021, Long returned to the team during the March window, where he played as a player. - Center-back Aaron Long got his first start after a 2-1 win over Northern Ireland on March 28, 2021.

The United States Men's National Team returns to action today for the first time since punching its ticket to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

If you see a comment that you feel is out of line, please report it and it will be dealt with. There are only so many minutes to go around so if a player gets a chance, their performance will be under quite the microscope. One intriguing tactic shift is that of Brenden Aaronson, who will lineup up in a central midfield spot instead of the usual winger position he usually occupies.

The United States begins its trek towards the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as the USMNT host Morocco in Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Top of the USMNT goals tonight is to identify the best players and the best tactical organization for the 2022 World Cup. These are critical minutes for a number of players hoping to secure spots on the roster. Berhalter stated that he will experiment with Brenden Aaronson, using the new Leeds United signing in midfield in the hopes of finding a way to get as many of his best players on the field at the same time. This is a game that also has the potential to see goals. A stiff test for the United States in the first of its World Cup warmups. 6 mins to kick: A neat pre-match moment between two players expected to battle on the field all match, and a reminder how far Christian Pulisic has come in his club career. 5th min: CHANCE, USA! Another turnover off the high press results in another test of the Morocco goalkeeper, but a Pulisic shot is deflected just wide. 26th min: GOAL, USA! New Leeds man Brenden Aaronson, in a new position, has his name on an international goal, but this is all down to Christian Pulisic. A long ball from deep by Zimmerman finds Pulisic who delivers a world class first touch before cutting back and leaving his two defenders on the floor. 17th min: There is a clear tactical approach to this game from Gregg Berhalter, and it centers around an unbalanced play when in possession, something we've seen before from the U.S. head coach. It's a fabulous rip, and the U.S. suddenly has a 2-0 lead with goals six minutes apart. Long and El Kaabi have battled consistently through the first half, and the U.S. defender has to be careful not to pick up a second booking. It's disappointing from a player of Ferreira's form, but the save is a cap-tipper. 61st min: PENALTY, USA! Brenden Aaronson works a shot that's parried by Bounou, and the rebound falls to Pulisic with his back to goal.

The USMNT is set to square off with Morocco in an international friendly bout on Wednesday, in something of a prelude to the 2022 World Cup.

These teams are closely ranked according to FIFA’s official Men’s World Rankings, with the United States coming in at 15th and Morocco sitting in 24th. From that point, the USMNT will keep its foot on the gas as its attackers look to impress Berhalter with a strong showing on Wednesday evening. Much to a surprise, Gregg Berhalter has already hinted at the probable Starting XI for the match, which can be seen below.

We're taking a look at everything you need to know ahead of the USMNT's friendly clash with Morocco on Wednesday.

While both sides are extremely talented, the 15th-ranked Americans hold an edge coming into this match as they’ll be playing on their home soil, where they’ve been incredibly tough to beat. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600 (ONT), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY; 19+ ONT). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/ONT/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Djordje Mihailovic will also be out for the entirety of June’s matches after suffering an ankle injury with MLS side CF Montreal. While it might be easy to give this win to the USMNT on paper, Morocco is a fairly formidable opponent who should be a great test for Gregg Berhalter’s men in their first World Cup preparatory friendly. Ranked 25th in the world, they’re making their second consecutive appearance in the World Cup final tournament after a 20-year absence that ended in 2018. First up, they’ll be facing off against Morocco on Wednesday, June 1 at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

For the second time since November, the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team is set to use Cincinnati's TQL Stadium to help boost its FIFA World Cup aspirations.

"It took me a lot of time to make the decision, but in the end I listened to what my heart told me, and, yeah, I hope it's the right decision. "Met Gregg a couple weeks ago and he told me about his plan with the team, and he convinced me to play for the U.S.," Tillman said. And if you do that, there'll be other opportunities for you down the road." "A lot of the work has to be done (with our) clubs and just making sure that you're in the best shape and condition for a spot in the team come World Cup time. "We're really excited that (Tillman) got cleared by FIFA," Berhalter said. "Our heart goes out to Djordje, and, you know, the timing of this is very unfortunate for him," Berhalter said. There's not a lot of time that we're going to be together," Pulisic said during a Tuesday media roundtable. Pulisic's future at the club remains somewhat in question, however. I'm super-excited to be here and, yeah, that's it." In Germany, I think I wouldn't be with the team for (likely) the next two years. If I have a great career the next two years, maybe I can have a chance with the German national team but I don't really see the chance with them. He was a part of the USMNT team that failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, but he's now set to seize on another accomplishment: representing America on the world's biggest stage, which is now within touching distance.

Brandt Sutton has locked in his picks and predictions for Morocco vs. USMNT on Wednesday, June 1.

USMNT picks and predictions at SportsLine. He's only sharing his Morocco vs. And goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who tends goal for Sevilla, won the Zamora Trophy last season for the fewest goals conceded in La Liga. Here are the betting lines and trends for Morocco vs. Morocco from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. Morocco odds from Caesars Sportsbook, with Morocco the +260 underdog.

The United States cruised past Morocco with an impressive 3-0 friendly win at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday night, with the team playing the first of four June matches serving as tuneups for the World Cup in November.

Substitute Wright, making his first appearance for the U.S. senior team, came on for Jesus Ferreira at the start of the second half and scored from the penalty spot in the 64th minute after Achraf Hakimi fouled Pulisic in the area to put Gregg Berhalter's side up by three. Weah, who had a good effort saved earlier in the first half, doubled the Americans' lead shortly after the opener with a powerful, swerving shot from outside the penalty area that glanced off Bounou's fingertips and into the back of the net as the U.S. took a 2-0 lead into halftime. The U.S. opened the scoring in the 26th minute after a stellar play by Christian Pulisic, who settled a long ball over the top of the Morocco defense, beat his defender and laid it off for Aaronson to steer his first-time shot past Yassine Bounou.

The U.S. had a two-goal lead in the first half and never looked back.

⚽ 64' A true nine, Wright was confident pointing to Aaronson for where he wanted the ball and testing the keeper when it was delivered. It's funny that Weah's least likely shot was the one that went in, but every time he got the ball, he knew that he was going to test the keeper. Playing in a deeper role than normal, de la Torre was fun in his limited minutes pinging the ball around the pitch. Great to see McKennie back to fitness and getting a good runout. What awareness in the box from Pulisic to take an excellent first touch before waiting for the run from Aaronson for the opener. He was up against the tougher flank of Morocco's defense but not a performance that we've come to expect from Robinson. Critical to the United States plan of pressuring the ball high and turning Morocco over. Aaronson's soccer mind is next level and he has the energy to keep up with his thought process. The penalty looked like it would go to Pulisic before he handed the ball to Wright in a surprise move, with the well-traveled striker finishing calmly into the lower-left of the goal. Long had a team high six clearances to add to an interception and a blocked shot. Matt Turner was sharp in goal with some key stops, while Morocco also missed a penalty in the second half. It won't register as an assist but Zimmerman's ball over the top to setup Aaronson's goal was beautiful.