The United States already knows they’re headed for the Hexagonal round of World Cup qualifying barring absolute disaster, but they’d like to finish this round with a good showing and first place. They take on Trinidad and Tobago in their last game on Tuesday, and Jurgen Klinsmann has made some changes.
USMNT vs. Trindad and Tobago lineups: Christian Pulisic gets a start
The USMNT’s young superstar will get a big chance on Tuesday.
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Fabian Johnson, Geoff Cameron, Michael Bradley, Alejandro Bedoya, Bobby Wood and Jozy Altidore have kept their places, but the rest of the team is rotated. Tim Howard gets a game, and will be joined in defense by Steve Birnbaum and Omar Gonzalez. It’s not clear if Birnbaum or Cameron will start at right back. Young star Christian Pulisic gets a start, along with Sacha Kljestan, who performed well as a substitute against St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The U.S. might actually benefit from a draw or loss. If they beat T&T, they’ll have to face Mexico in the first game of the Hex.
United States lineup: Tim Howard; Fabian Johnson, Omar Gonzalez, Steve Birnbaum, Geoff Cameron; Christian Pulisic, Sacha Kljestan, Michael Bradley, Alejandro Bedoya; Bobby Wood, Jozy Altidore
Trinidad and Tobago lineup: Marvin Phillip; Joevin Jones, Aubrey David, Radanfah Abu Bakr, Carlyle Mitchell, Khaleem Hyland, Andre Boucaud, Jomal Williams, Kevin Molino, Levi Garcia, Kenwyne Jones
Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET from EverBank Field in Jacksonville. You can catch the game on FS1 and UniMas.
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