CHICAGO (Nov. 18, 2024) – The U.S. Men’s National Team will open its 2025 schedule with a friendly against 2024 Copa America quarterfinalists Venezuela on Jan. 18 at Chase Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Kickoff for the USA’s first match of the campaign is set for 3 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast live on TNT, Telemundo, Universo, Max and Peacock. Live Spanish-language audio for the match will be available on Fútbol de Primera radio.
Fans will be able to follow the match via Twitter @USMNT, Instagram @USMNT, Facebook and The Official U.S. Soccer App.
With the match date falling outside a FIFA international window, the training camp and match against Venezuela provide a huge opportunity for the next generation to make a statement during an important year for U.S. Men’s National Team programs which includes the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, the last major competition before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“We are looking forward to the camp in January and the opportunity to get to know many of the MLS players and see all the potential talent we have here in the United States,” USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino said. “We are happy to bring the National Team back to South Florida and utilize the great facilities of Inter Miami for this important moment as we continue to build towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup.”
Presales for the match will begin on Monday, Nov. 18 with the public sale beginning Friday, Nov. 22.
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| Sales Schedule | Presale Date & Start Time |
|---|---|
| Circle Insiders Presale (Circle Insiders) | Monday, November 18 | 10 p.m. ET |
| VIP Insiders Presale (VIP Insiders) | Tuesday, November 19| 10 a.m. ET |
| Premium Insiders Presale (Premium & Premium Family Insiders) | Wednesday, November 20 | 10 a.m. ET |
| Standard Insiders Presale (Standard Insiders) | Thursday, November 21 | 10 a.m. ET |
| Visa Presale (Visa cardholders only) | Thursday, November 21 | 1 p.m. ET |
| Public Sale | Friday, November 22 | 10 a.m. ET |
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The annual January Camp has a long history of providing chances for MLS-based players to get an extended look from the coaching staff and make an impact. There are numerous examples of players who got a first look with the USMNT during a January Camp and went on to make a World Cup roster.
From the USA’s squad at Qatar 2022, nine players earned their first or second cap during a January camp match, including captain Tyler Adams, forward Brenden Aaronson, defenders Walker Zimmerman and Tim Ream and starting goalkeeper Matt Turner. The list of alumni also includes five members of the 100-cap club: Jozy Altidore, DaMarcus Beasley, Carlos Bocanegra, Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan.
Venezuela are enjoying a successful year with multiple impressive results. The Vinotintos reached the quarterfinals of the 2024 Copa America after topping their group with three straight wins, including a 1-0 shutout against Mexico. Now in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they have earned 1-1 draws against defending World Cup champion Argentina and five-time champs Brazil.
The USMNT holds a 3-1-2 edge in the series dating back to 1993, with all but one of the meetings taking place in the United States. Most recently, the visitors got the best of the U.S. team, securing a 3-0 win on June 9, 2019 in Cincinnati.
Playing at the home of 2024 MLS Supporters Shield winners Inter Miami CF, the USMNT returns to South Florida for the first time since Dec. 9, 2020, a 6-0 win against El Salvador. Overall, the USA boasts an unbeaten 4-0-1 record in Ft. Lauderdale dating back to 1980.