The U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) faced Slovenia in a friendly match in San Antonio, marking their first test of the year. The match, which took place at 3 PM ET, was broadcast across multiple networks including TNT, Telemundo, NBC Universo, and Peacock. Despite a roster featuring 20 players with experience from the USL Championship, USL League One, and USL League Two, the USMNT fell to Slovenia with a final score of 1-0. Slovenia's Nejc Gradišar scored the only goal of the match. The USMNT's performance was marked by a 69% possession advantage and a 15-9 shot lead over Slovenia. The friendly was notable for the number of debutants, with 24 players making their international debuts, including Diego Luna, Duncan McGuire, Aziel Jackson, Sean Zawadzki, and Timmy Tillman, who was named Man of the Match. The match also served as a platform for young American players who could potentially compete in the Paris Olympics.
Who stood out in Saturday's @USMNT match? 🇺🇸
Look who's back from @USMNT Camp! 🤩 #DOOP https://t.co/fewOgzCoSJ
An experimental U.S. men’s national soccer team squad featuring young Americans who could compete at the Paris Olympics took on Slovenia during a 1-0 defeat in San Antonio. https://t.co/cTZWSO3Clw
The 11th player to earn his first cap versus Slovenia: AZ Jackson 🇺🇸 #USMNT x @allstate https://t.co/eb27qNdbF8
From Ohio to the world, a first cap for @zawadzki_sean🇺🇸 #USMNT x @allstate https://t.co/Q0JX05sQZe
A debut Man of the Match performance for Timmy Tillman 👏 #USMNT x @allstate https://t.co/okJBkUORuz
A moment he won't forget. 🫡 Congrats on your @USMNT debut, @DuncanMcGuire5! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/Pic06JdRQl
Slovenia blanks youthful U.S. men's squad https://t.co/uaR5VmNGf0 https://t.co/qhW9aUbXI2
Slovenia edge United States in friendly as 24 make international debuts https://t.co/D4jfxRQs0Y
Despite holding 69% possession and outshooting Slovenia 15-9, the #USMNT dropped its first friendly of 2024 1-0. Which players have hurt their chances for future caps? @TomBogert analyzes ⤵️ https://t.co/9iHWJd45ip
A disappointing, lackluster January camp friendly for the USMNT ends with a 1-0 loss to Slovenia. We didn't learn a ton. I wish more Olympic-eligible players started. What did we learn? Who strengthened their case for summer rosters, who hurt their case? https://t.co/TZ2HhEzVn1
US loses to Slovenia 1-0 but City SC's Aziel Jackson comes on in the 89th minute to earn his first cap.
The USMNT falls to Slovenia in San Antonio https://t.co/sPaqIHM5wj
Nejc Gradišar gets the scoring started in San Antonio as Slovenia takes a 1-0 lead over the USMNT https://t.co/hoG1qgHUDx
Nejc Gradišar gets the scoring started in San Antonio as Slovenia takes a 1-0 lead over the USMNT in San Antonio https://t.co/8JECVYKyVg
MICHAEL BRADLEY SLOVENIA GOAL 🦅 USMNT kick off 2024 with friendly against Slovenia today, so relive moment of American Glory at 2010 World Cup, courtesy of The General. 🫡🇺🇸🇸🇮 https://t.co/nG8vkSd37n
Patrick Schulte (SLU, Francis Howell) gets the start for the U.S. today against Slovenia. City SC's Aziel Jackson will have to get his first cap coming off the bench
First @USMNT call up turned into his first start Let’s get it @diegoluna1511 🇺🇸 https://t.co/94TljoJ38J
Big day for @DuncanMcGuire5 and the @USMNT 🇺🇸 https://t.co/yXykxWq9B8 https://t.co/NX8Y14axVJ
It’s #USMNT gameday! 🇺🇸 USA vs Slovenia 🇸🇮 3 pm ET Special live @SOTUWithAlexi immediately following right here on X Spaces. Discussing soccer, life, and everything in between. Tap in and dazzle us. It’s that purple thing that shows up on top of your feed. 🇺🇸⚽️ https://t.co/i2KXBN7igj
A potential @USMNT debut awaits former @eplocomotivefc playmaker Diego Luna. Learn more about the 2021 All-League selection 👇
A potential @USMNT debut awaits former playmaker @eplocomotivefc Diego Luna. Learn more about the 2021 All-League selection 👇
FIRST MATCH DAY OF 2024 🎉 🇺🇸 USA vs Slovenia 🇸🇮 3 PM ET 📍 San Antonio 📺 TNT, @Telemundo / @SportsonMax, @NBCUniverso, @peacock Match Preview » https://t.co/U8hy2zzhJk https://t.co/fJvMpYJ8CL
A quick look at the @USMNT's January camp roster, which includes 20 players with Championship, @USLLeagueOne and @USLLeagueTwo experience who could feature today ⤵️
Ready for the first test of the year. The @USMNT gear up for tomorrow's friendly against Slovenia: https://t.co/ARs172e5gX //📸: USMNT https://t.co/KKihU7EhsJ