On October 10, 2025, the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) faced Ecuador in an international friendly at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. The match kicked off at 8:30 p.m. ET, with pre-game coverage starting at 8 p.m. ET across various platforms, including TNT and Peacock.
USMNT Starting XI and Key Lineup Details
The starting lineup for the USMNT included the following players:
- Matt Freese (GK)
- Chris Richards
- Tanner Tessmann
- Weston McKennie
- Miles Robinson
- Tim Ream (Capt.)
- Malik Tillman
- Max Arfsten
- Folarin Balogun
- Tim Weah
- Aidan Morris
The substitutes were Matt Turner, Chris Brady, Patrick Schulte, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Cristian Roldan, Diego Luna, Patrick Agyemang, Christian Pulisic, Brenden Aaronson, James Sands, Alex Freeman, Haji Wright, and Mark McKenzie.
Player Caps and Experience
The starting XI averaged 30 caps, with an average age of 26 years and 202 days. Tim Ream, having celebrated his 38th birthday shortly before, became the fourth field player to earn a cap after turning 38. He captained the team for the 24th time, tying with Kasey Keller on the all-time captains list.
Key appearances included:
- Aidan Morris earned his first cap in nearly a year.
- Weston McKennie and Tanner Tessmann returned to the national team for the first time since March.
- Chris Richards scored during the USMNT’s last visit to Q2 Stadium against Saudi Arabia.
- Matt Freese marked his 10th cap, joining the list of goalkeepers with double-digit appearances.
Match Context and Historical Background
This friendly marked nearly a year since Mauricio Pochettino’s first match as head coach of the USMNT, which was a victory against Panama. The team had enjoyed recent success against Ecuador, winning the last three encounters. Historically, the USMNT has faced Ecuador 15 times since their first match on November 30, 1984, recording an even record of 5 wins, 5 losses, and 5 draws.
The match served not only as a competitive fixture but as an opportunity for players to gain valuable experience and showcase their skills on the international stage.
