**U.S. Soccer Summer Showdown, Presented by Marriott Bonvoy**
- **Date:** June 8, 2024
- **Location:** Commanders Field, Landover, Md.
- **Pre-Game Coverage:** 4:30 p.m. ET on TNT, Telemundo, truTV, Universo, Max, Peacock
- **Kickoff:** 5:37 p.m. ET on TNT, Telemundo, truTV, Universo, Max, Peacock, FDP Radio
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**Starting XI for USMNT vs. Colombia:**
1. Matt Turner (Goalkeeper)
2. Chris Richards (Defender)
3. Antonee Robinson (Defender)
4. Gio Reyna (Midfielder)
5. Weston McKennie (Midfielder)
6. Christian Pulisic (Captain, Midfielder)
7. Tim Ream (Defender)
8. Johnny Cardoso (Midfielder)
9. Folarin Balogun (Forward)
10. Tim Weah (Forward)
11. Joe Scally (Defender)
**Substitutes:**
- Ethan Horvath
- Sean Johnson
- Cameron Carter-Vickers
- Tyler Adams
- Yunus Musah
- Ricardo Pepi
- Brenden Aaronson
- Miles Robinson
- Luca de la Torre
- Shaq Moore
- Malik Tillman
- Haji Wright
- Kristoffer Lund
- Mark McKenzie
- Timmy Tillman
**Game Notes & Key Points:**
- **Caps for Starters:** Christian Pulisic (67), Tim Ream (57), Weston McKennie (52), Antonee Robinson (42), Matt Turner (40), Tim Weah (38), Gio Reyna (27), Chris Richards (17), Johnny Cardoso (12), Folarin Balogun (11), Joe Scally (10).
- **Average Age & Experience:** The lineup averages 25 years and 237 days, making it the ninth oldest under Gregg Berhalter and third oldest since 2021. It also averages 32.9 caps, the seventh most experienced lineup under Berhalter and the second most since 2019.
- **Lineup Changes:** Gregg Berhalter makes three changes from the Concacaf Nations League Final against Mexico, bringing in Joe Scally, Johnny Cardoso, and Folarin Balogun.
- **Captain Pulisic:** Christian Pulisic captains the team for the 22nd time. The USMNT has a record of 16-2-3 when Pulisic is captain. He also ties with Mike Sorber for 37th on the all-time caps list with 67 caps.
- **First South American Opponents:** Five starters – Folarin Balogun, Johnny Cardoso, Gio Reyna, Chris Richards, and Matt Turner – are making their first appearances against South American teams.
- **Matt Turner's Milestone:** Matt Turner is making his 40th career appearance and has started 25 of the last 27 USMNT matches available since September 2022.
- **Johnny Cardoso:** Cardoso makes his third career start, his first since a 4-0 win against Ghana in October 2023.
- **Defensive Lineup:** This is the first time Joe Scally, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, and Antonee Robinson start together. Richards and Ream are paired in central defense for the fourth time.
- **Tim Ream:** Ream has earned 11 of his 57 caps after turning 35, ranking third among USMNT field players post-35.
- **Consistent Starters:** Antonee Robinson starts his fifth consecutive match, while Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tim Weah start their third consecutive matches of 2024.
- **Gregg Berhalter's Record:** Berhalter's record as USMNT head coach stands at 43-14-12. The USMNT is 1-1-3 against South American teams under his leadership.
- **Attendance:** With 53,575 tickets sold, this match ranks third all-time for U.S. Soccer-controlled USMNT matches in the DMV area.
- **Head-to-Head with Colombia:** The USMNT is 3-13-5 against Colombia, with the last win being a 3-0 victory in March 2005. The team is on a seven-match winless streak against Colombia.
- **Josh Sargent:** Sargent is out with a foot injury. Six substitutions are allowed in three different moments, excluding halftime.
- **Match Official:** The match will be officiated by Fernando Hernandez of Mexico. The USMNT is 2-0-0 in matches refereed by Hernandez, including wins against Costa Rica and Honduras.

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