The USA vs Paraguay at Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, 15 November 2025; kickoff is scheduled for 16:00 CT / 22:00 UTC. Subaru Park will stage the first of two November friendlies for the USMNT as they close out their 2025 calendar.
The international friendly between the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) and Paraguay serves as crucial preparation for the USMNT ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which they will co-host, against a resilient Paraguay side looking to build momentum in the CONMEBOL region.
The USMNT enters the game amid a wave of injury concerns, with key midfielder Tyler Adams withdrawing due to a head injury sustained in a club match, joining Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, and Sean Zawadzki on the sidelines.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino has responded by adding Timmy Tillman to the roster and recalling Gio Reyna, emphasizing depth and youth integration as the team tests combinations for future tournaments.
Paraguay, under coach Gustavo Alfaro, arrives with a relatively stable squad, though defender Omar Alderete is sidelined with an injury.
The team has focused on defensive organization in recent qualifiers, drawing confidence from their unbeaten run in four of their last five friendlies, as they aim to exploit any gaps in the depleted USMNT lineup.
USA vs Paraguay Match Date, Time, Predictions, and Where to Watch
Table of Contents
- Tournament: International Friendly
- Match Date: Saturday, 15 November 2025
- Time: 16:00 CT / 22:00 UTC
- Stadium: Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
- Match Form –
- USA (International Friendlies: L L L W D W | All competitions: W L L W D W
- Paraguay ( International Friendlies: W D L W D L | All competitions: W L D W D L)
As the final international window of 2025 unfolds, this Subaru Park clash offers the USMNT a chance to refine tactics under Pochettino while Paraguay seeks a statement win on U.S. soil.
With the hosts hampered by injuries but buoyed by home support, and Paraguay’s pragmatic style likely to frustrate, expect a tactical affair that could hinge on set pieces and counter-attacks.
Team News and Analysis
The USMNT faces significant absences, including Adams (head), Zawadzki (unspecified), Pulisic (rest/injury), McKennie (injury), and Weah (injury), forcing Pochettino to lean on Reyna’s creativity and Tillman’s versatility in midfield.
The defense remains solid with options like Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson, but the attack will test emerging talents amid a transitional phase.
Paraguay reports minimal disruptions beyond Alderete’s absence, allowing Alfaro to field a balanced XI with midfield enforcers and quick forwards.
Their recent form highlights a compact defense that concedes few chances, positioning them well to absorb pressure and strike on the break against a USMNT experimenting with lineups.
Head-to-Head Record
The USMNT holds a slight edge in the head-to-head against Paraguay, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses across 5 meetings. Matches average 2.2 goals, often low-scoring battles.
e most recent encounter, a 2-0 USMNT win in a 2003 friendly, underscores their historical home dominance.
| Date | Competition | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2003 | International Friendly | USA 2-0 Paraguay | East Rutherford, NJ |
| (Historical Average) | Various | USA Wins: 2 Draws: 1 Paraguay Wins: 2 | Various |
USA vs Paraguay Predicted XI Lineups
- USA Predicted XI (4-3-3): Freese; M. Robinson, McKenzie, Trusty; Freeman, Morris, Tessmann, Reyna; Wright, Balogun, Aaronson
- Paraguay Predicted XI (4-4-2): Fernandez; Benitez, G. Gomez, Alderete, Alonso; Cubas, Ojeda; Cuenca, D. Gomez, Almiron; Sanabria
Key Players in USA vs Paraguay
Key players USA
- Gio Reyna — recalled to the squad and expected to be influential in chance creation and carrying the ball into advanced areas.
- Brenden Aaronson / Ricardo Pepi — forwards who can stretch the Paraguayan defence with movement and finishing.
- Matt Freese / goalkeeper choices — with squad rotation likely, the chosen goalkeeper will be important to start and organise the back line.
These personnel notes follow the November squad announcements and media previews for the window.
Key players Paraguay
- Miguel Almirón (if selected) or other experienced attackers will be asked to provide spark on the break.
- Paraguay relies on Miguel Almiron for Premier League-honed flair and Oscar Cardozo for veteran finishing, with Gustavo Gomez providing defensive leadership.
Match Prediction – USA vs Paraguay
The USMNT is predicted to edge a 2-1 victory, leveraging home advantage and depth despite injuries, with a 55% win probability. Expect over 2.5 goals as both sides push forward in this friendly, though Paraguay’s organization could keep it close.
- USA 21 Paraguay
Where to Watch USA vs Paraguay
In the USA, the USA vs Paraguay friendly streams live on Peacock, with broadcasts on Universo and Telemundo. Coverage starts at 5:00 PM ET, including pre-match analysis. For highlights and live scores, check ESPN or the official US Soccer website.
