Socceroos Face USMNT in Colorado Friendly wiht lineup Changes and Streaming Details
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Australia’s national football team, the Socceroos, are set too continue their winning streak as they face the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) in an international friendly at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Colorado on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The match offers both teams a valuable chance to experiment with tactics and players ahead of future competitions, including the World Cup.
match Details and Viewing Details
For fans hoping to catch the action live, the game will be exclusively available on Paramount+. It will not be broadcast on free-to-air television, requiring a subscription to the streaming service. Coverage began earlier today, and fans can also follow live updates through a dedicated live blog.
Kick-off is scheduled for 12:00pm (AEDT), which translates to 7:00pm local time in Colorado. Here’s a breakdown of kick-off times across Australia:
- Western Australia: 9:00am (AWST)
- Northern Territory: 10:30am (ACST)
- Queensland: 11:00am (AEST)
- South Australia: 11:30am (ACDT)
- New South Wales: 12:00pm (AEDT)
- Victoria: 12:00pm (AEDT)
- ACT: 12:00pm (AEDT)
- Tasmania: 12:00pm (AEDT)
Team Lineups and Strategic Shifts
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has made five changes to the starting lineup. Despite a strong performance from Paul Izzo in the previous match, Maty ryan will return as captain. Joining him in the starting eleven are Jason Geria, Jordy Bos, Nicholas D’Agostino, and Martin Boyle. Notably, Nestory Irankunda will not feature in the starting lineup.
The USMNT are also making significant adjustments, with six changes to their team. Star midfielder Christian Pulisic, of AC Milan, will start and captain the side, having come on as a substitute in the 1-1 draw against Ecuador on Friday.
Concerns Over Goalscoring Prowess
A point of discussion amongst fans, as highlighted by one commenter, is the absence of Irankunda and Toure from the starting lineup. “no Irankunda or Toure in starting line up is incomprehensible imho. Goals win matches and that’s what these blokes do!” the fan stated.
Analysis suggests a potential lack of proven goalscorers in the current starting XI. Nicholas D’Agostino has yet to find the back of the net in six Eliteserien matches for Viking FK this season, while Martin Boyle has only scored one goal in seven Scottish Premiership games this year, even though he did manage three goals in four Europa League qualification matches. .
USMNT Focused on Experimentation
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino has indicated his intention to use the match as an opportunity to test new strategies and players.”It’s a good opportunity also to keep improving and showing maybe different approaches to the game,” Pochettino told reporters. “Maybe to change the system, to change the players. It’s about to build something that is for the World cup.”
The Socceroos, currently on a seven-game winning run, will be looking to extend that streak against a USMNT side eager to refine it’s approach as they build towards the World Cup.The match promises to be a compelling contest, offering insights into both teams’ tactical adaptability and player development.
