USMNT VS. BOLIVIA: STARTING XI & LINEUP NOTES

USMNT vs. Bolivia: Starting XI & Lineup Notes (June 23, 2024) The USMNT secured a comfortable win against Bolivia in their Copa America opener. Here's a breakdown of their starting lineup and some key notes: Starting XI (Formation: 4-3-3): Goalkeeper (GK): Matt Turner (Cap #42) - A consistent presence in net for Berhalter. Defenders (Back Four): Right Back (RB): Joe Scally (Cap #12) - Youngster continuing to impress with his attacking runs. Center Back (CB): Chris Richards (Cap #19) - Solid alongside Ream. Center Back (CB): Tim Ream (Cap #59) - Experienced leader marshaling the defense. Left Back (LB): Antonee Robinson (Cap #44) - Composed and offers a threat down the flank. Midfielders (Central Three): Central Midfielder (CM): 

 

Tyler Adams (Cap #40) - Returning from injury and providing stability. (Subbed out for Yunus Musah in 46th minute) Central Midfielder (CM): Weston McKennie (Cap #54) - Engine of the midfield, driving forward and creating chances. (Subbed out for Luca de la Torre in 78th minute) Central Midfielder (CM): Gio Reyna (Cap #29) - Showcased his creativity before being subbed out for Ricardo Pepi in 65th minute. 

 

 Forwards (Front Three): Right Winger (RW): Tim Weah (Cap #40) - Pace and directness on the right flank. (Subbed out for Brenden Aaronson in 86th minute) Center Forward (CF): Folarin Balogun (Cap #13) - Earned a start and rewarded it with a goal. (Subbed out for Johnny Cardoso in 66th minute) Left Winger (LW): Christian Pulisic (Captain, Cap #69) - Led by example with his work ethic and bagged a goal. Lineup Notes: 

 

 This lineup featured a return to fitness for Tyler Adams, who slotted back into the midfield alongside Weston McKennie. Folarin Balogun got the nod at center forward alongside Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna in a youthful attacking trio. The backline remained relatively unchanged from recent matches, with Scally and Richards flanking the experienced Ream. Berhalter opted for substitutions throughout the second half, giving opportunities to players like Musah, Aaronson, Pepi, and Cardoso. This starting XI proved effective against Bolivia, but Berhalter may look to rotate the squad for their upcoming matches in the Copa America.