In a highly anticipated event, the USA and Mexico will face off in an international friendly soccer match on Wednesday night. The match, dubbed the Allstate Continental Clasico (mlssoccer.com), marks the first meeting of the two teams in 2023 and is not part of a designated FIFA window (Stars and Stripes FC). This means that both teams will feature many new, young players throughout the match.
The rivalry between the two teams is one of the biggest in the CONCACAF region and has stretched back for decades. The United States has a 19-38-18 overall record against Mexico in previous meetings (Sporting News). However, neither team is expected to field their strongest lineup for this match, as it is just a friendly and not part of an official competition.
The USA will be hosting the match in Arizona, with both teams expected to have mostly domestic-based players on their roster (CBS Sports). Brandt Sutton, a soccer expert, has made his picks and best bets for the match, highlighting the unpredictability of the young and experimental rosters (CBS Sports).
Fans in the United States can catch the match on TV and online (Goal.com). The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports and available to stream on various platforms. The start time for the match is scheduled for Wednesday evening (Sporting News).
As for lineups, both teams have yet to confirm their starting XI (Stars and Stripes FC), but it is expected that both sides will feature players looking to make their mark on the international stage.
This friendly match marks the beginning of what could be up to three meetings between the USA and Mexico in 2023 (Sporting News). Both teams will be looking to build momentum and confidence ahead of future competitions.
Although this match may not have any official implications, the rivalry and history between the two teams are sure to make for an exciting and closely contested match. Soccer fans from both sides of the border will be tuning in to see who comes out on top.
