The United States Men’s National Team is preparing to face Chile in an international friendly at Energizer Park in St. Louis on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino and his squad head into the fixture riding high on momentum following a dominant 4-1 victory over Peru in Orlando, Florida.
The upcoming clash also serves as a special honoring ceremony for former national team captain Tim Ream, a St. Louis native and University alum who earned 86 caps and wore the captain’s armband 32 times during a stellar 14-year international career.
Building on Momentum After a Strong Start in Florida
The USMNT’s opening match of the international window against Peru marked the largest margin of victory to begin a new World Cup cycle in program history. The 4-1 win featured four different goalscorers: Sebastian Berhalter, Justin Ellis, Julian Hall, and Malik Tillman. The display showcased a dynamic mix of established veterans and emerging young talent.
Pochettino fielded 11 debutants during the match against Peru, setting a modern-era record for the most new players introduced during a single FIFA international window. Among the standout newcomers were teenagers Justin Ellis and Julian Hall, who both found the back of the net. Hall also added an assist after coming off the bench, becoming the first player to score and assist on his debut since Matko Miljevic in January 2025.
Meanwhile, midfielder Malik Tillman continued his fine form, netting a penalty to become the first American to score in three consecutive matches since Clint Dempsey accomplished the feat at the 2016 Copa América.
Match Information and How to Watch
Fans looking to tune into the action on Tuesday night can catch the match live across multiple broadcast and streaming platforms:
- Kickoff Time: 7:00 p.m. CT (8:00 p.m. ET)
- Location: Energizer Park, St. Louis, Missouri
- English TV & Streaming: TNT, truTV, HBO Max, Peacock
- Spanish TV & Streaming: Universo
- Radio Coverage: Westwood One Sports (English), Fútbol de Primera (Spanish)
St. Louis History and Team Form
St. Louis has historically been a favorable venue for the Stars and Stripes. Through 14 all-time matches in the city, the USMNT holds a 10W-1L-3D record and boasts a flawless 4W-0L-0D mark at Energizer Park.
Opponent Chile enters the fixture looking to recover from a difficult run of form. La Roja finished dead last in South America’s 18-game qualifying campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is coming off a 1-0 defeat to Canada in Toronto. Interim manager Nicolás Córdova’s side struggled with discipline in that match, picking up red cards for LaLiga players Lucas Cepeda and captain Gabriel Suazo, both of whom will miss Tuesday’s game against the U.S.
Predicted Lineups and Squad Overview
With Pochettino known for managing squad depth and utilizing pre-arranged substitution agreements during friendlies, further roster rotation is expected in St. Louis.
USMNT Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Brian Schwake
Defenders: Sergiño Dest, Chris Richards, Neil Pierre, Antonee Robinson
Midfielders: Sebastian Berhalter, Yunus Musah, Cavan Sullivan, Gio Reyna, Cole Campbell
Forward: Julian Hall
Chile Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Lawrence Vigouroux
Defenders: Felipe Faúndez, Jonathan Villagra, Iván Román, Marcelo Morales
Midfielders: César Pérez, Vicente Pizarro, Marcelino Núñez
Forwards: Maximiliano Gutiérrez, Gonzalo Tapia, Darío Osorio
As the USMNT blends its core group of World Cup veterans with a surging wave of promising teenagers, Tuesday night’s match in St. Louis offers another crucial measuring stick for the program’s long-term trajectory under Pochettino.
