USA vs. Jamaica: Starting XI & Lineup Notes

Match Overview

The United States will face Jamaica in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday, July 3, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The Americans are the defending champions, while Jamaica is looking to reach the final for the first time since 2015.

The match will be a rematch of the 2017 Gold Cup semifinals, which the United States won 2-1. The Americans have won four of the last five meetings between the two teams, with Jamaica’s only victory coming in a friendly in 2019.

Starting XI

USA

Head coach Gregg Berhalter is expected to field a strong starting lineup against Jamaica. The team’s captain, Christian Pulisic, is likely to start on the left wing, while Gio Reyna is expected to start on the right. Josh Sargent is expected to lead the line, with Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams playing in central midfield.

The United States defense is likely to be led by Walker Zimmerman and Aaron Long, with Sergiño Dest and Antonee Robinson playing as full-backs. Zack Steffen is expected to start in goal.

Jamaica

Head coach Theodore Whitmore is also expected to field a strong starting lineup against the United States. The team’s captain, Andre Blake, is likely to start in goal, with Damion Lowe and Alvas Powell playing as center-backs.

Ravel Morrison is expected to play in central midfield, with Leon Bailey and Bobby Decordova-Reid playing on the wings. Shamar Nicholson is expected to lead the line.

Lineup Notes

USA

Weston McKennie is returning from injury and is expected to start in central midfield. Tyler Adams is also returning from injury, but he is expected to be available as a substitute.

Sergiño Dest is suspended for the match due to yellow card accumulation. Antonee Robinson is expected to start in his place at left-back.