USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Peru: International Friendly
Justin Ellis could debut for the United States after coach Mauricio Pochettino named 13 newcomers and left several regulars off the roster.
- The USMNT returns to action on Saturday with a friendly against Peru at Inter Stadium in Orlando, marking the team's first match since its 4-1 World Cup knockout loss to Belgium.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino opted for youth, naming 13 newcomers including Lions rookie forward Justin Ellis to the roster while leaving veterans Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun off the squad.
- Ellis, a native of Wellington in Palm Beach County, signed a homegrown contract with Orlando City earlier this year and leads the Lions with 11 assists in all competitions.
- Peru did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup and is managed by Mano Menezes, a former Brazil coach who took over in January; three Peru players have Orlando ties, including Midfielder Wilder Cartagena.
- Following the Peru match, the USMNT heads to St. Louis to face Chile on Tuesday, then plays Mexico in Glendale, Arizona, next Saturday and Canada on Oct. 6 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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USMNT hosts Peru in Orlando friendly with Orlando City rookie Ellis on roster
The U.S. national men's soccer team returns to international play Saturday at Inter.co Stadium in Orlando with a friendly against Peru. Orlando City forward Justin Ellis is on the roster.
The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team return to Orlando's Inter.co Stadium to take on Peru
This weekend the U.S. will play its first match following the FIFA World Cup 2026.International soccer is back in the City Beautiful! This weekend, on Saturday, September 26, Inter.co Stadium will host the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team for an international friendly against Peru. The match will mark the USMNT's first appearance since the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the team's eighth all-time match at Inter.co Stadium.The Fan Appreciation Match will…
On the first date of the international break, the Peruvian team will have to measure forces with the United States, which will not arrive with all its stars.
With some variations, this will be the possible alignment of the Peruvian team with the United States by the first friendly of the international FIFA date.
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