USMNT vs. Panama Copa America lineup: Unchanged side for Berhalter

The U.S. men’s national team will look to build on a winning start to the 2024 Copa América, with Gregg Berhalter opting for an unchanged side to take on Panama on Thursday.

Berhalter’s side barely conceded a shot in a 2-0 win over Bolivia , but will looking for more of a biting edge in the attack.

Per U.S. Soccer , this is the first time in nearly three full years that Berhalter has fielded an unchanged lineup. The last such selection came in the 2021 Gold Cup, when Berhalter made no changes between the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.

Fans will be interested to see whether Berhalter urges Gio Reyna to get closer to the front line, or if there are tactical changes within his 4-3-3 formation designed around creating more high-quality chances.

A win would put the USMNT on the brink of a place in the knockout rounds. Should the U.S. take three points against Panama in Thursday’s earlier match in Group C, an Uruguay win or draw later in the evening would assure the USMNT of a place in the Copa América quarterfinals.

USMNT lineup vs. Panama

(4-3-3): Matt Turner; Joe Scally, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson; Gio Reyna, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie; Tim Weah, Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic (capt.)

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