Final Result
That does it in Texas. pic.twitter.com/eWK89KoyxC
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) January 20, 2024
End of Match
The friendly match ends, Slovenia takes the victory by the narrowest of margins.
90' + 3'
The fourth referee indicates that 3 minutes are added to the final whistle.
The Americans go for the last gasp.
87'
The North Americans became desperate, and were unable to score their most dangerous shots.
82'
Tolkin let go the equalizer, after a shot that went wide.
77'
The New England Revolution's Esmir Bajrakterevic takes a shot with a lot of power that goes over the goal.
The Americans try but can't get the equalizer.
70'
Slovenia comes close after a couple of shots that go to the 22-year-old goalkeeper.
66'
- Changes
- Slovenia
Out: Gradisar (9)
In: Vombergar (11)
Out: Zeljkovic (13)
62'
- Changes
- United States
Out: Atencio (15)
In: Esmir (19)
Out: Kamungo (17)
In: Tolkin (21)
Out: Moore (18)
In: McGuire (13)
Out: White (9)
55'
Dangerous corner kick for the United States, Zawadzki heads the ball over the goal.
46'
- Yellow Card
- United States
Second Part
The second half begins, let's see if the United States is able to reverse the score and equalize the actions.
Half-time
United States 0 - 1 Slovenia
45'
The referee does not add minutes to the first half and we immediately go to the break.
The visitors win it by the minimum.
44'
- Yellow Card
- Slovenia
40'
The visitors closed the spaces in midfield, which made it difficult for the Stars and Stripes to generate danger in the opponent's goal.
30'
As we cross the first third of the match, the U.S. is moving forward with dynamic plays in search of the equalizer.
Goalkeeper Vekic is already a factor in the match.
25'
Gooooool Slovenia!
A defensive error by the United States that Gradisar takes advantage of with a free kick and punches the ball in, making it 1-0 in favor of the European team.
United States 0 - 1 Slovenia
22'
Slovenia has pushed the home side back, as they are already looking better adjusted, stringing together a series of passes.
15'
The U.S. generated a great team move but Moore's cross was too long.
5'
Bregg Berhalter's team keeps possession of the ball, the visitors attack with quick transitions.
Start of the match
The match between the United States and Slovenia begins.
Minutes before the game starts
The final details are ready for the start of the game, a full house is expected at Toyota Field, as it is a small venue with a capacity for 8,000 spectators.
Slovenia warming up
The visitors are already doing pre-competition drills on the Toyota Field field.
U.S. warming up
The United States has taken the field for its warm-up:
Hops 🐰 pic.twitter.com/ScOZCnBazo
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) January 20, 2024
Fans
U.S. fans gather in San Antonio, Texas, to watch their national team in the first warm-up game of the year.
Noted cheesehead and 2010 World Cup vet @D6MERIT is skipping @packers pregame to be here in San Antonio with you, the fans 🧀 pic.twitter.com/kTTySmxJHN
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) January 20, 2024
Stadium conditions
The conditions at Toyota Field seem ideal for a great show, despite the fact that the match is a friendly.
📍SATX pic.twitter.com/akCe2YkXuc
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) January 20, 2024
Slovenia roster
This is Matjaz Kek's starting XI to face the American team:
Znana je začetna enajsterica Slovenije. Elšnik v vlogi kapetana. #SrceBije 🇸🇮 pic.twitter.com/k035famlwp
— NZS | FA Slovenia (@nzs_si) January 20, 2024
United States roster
This is the starting XI that DT Gregg Berhalter sends to the field:
Starting things off in '24 🇺🇸
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) January 20, 2024
Lineup Notes » https://t.co/FYiZx1P4Ik pic.twitter.com/jr3HK3MZ73
Arrival of Slovenia
The Slovenian team is already on American soil for its match against the United States:
Arrival of United States
The local team has arrived at Toyota Field for their friendly match:
Making an entrance. pic.twitter.com/LLNrjAe76c
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) January 20, 2024
Welcome!
We are ready to bring to you the broadcast of the match between the United States vs Slovenia. This is a preparation match for the summer activity that both countries will have in their respective continents.
Follow here Estados Unidos vs Eslovenia Updates
The United States and Slovenia will face each other in their first friendly match of the year, scheduled for Saturday, January 20 at Toyota Field, located in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Do not miss a detail of the match United States vs Slovenia with VAVEL.
How to watch Estados Unidos vs Eslovenia in USA
USA Date: [20, January, 2024]
USA Time: 3:00 p.m (ET)
USA TV channel (English): [Telemundo, TNT; Universo y Peacock]
USA TV channel (Spanish): [TUDN USA]
USA Internet Commentary: VAVEL
Prediction
It will be one of the few friendly matches this month, with the main purpose of testing players from their local leagues. Gregg Berhalter's team will seek to exploit the offensive play through the wings, with fast elements and this will be a key point to tip the balance in their favor, while the visitors will have to show their qualities such as fixed tactics, taking advantage of their stature and physique.
- The United States has won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 of their last 5 games out of their last 5 matches played.
- Slovenia has won 4, drawn 0 and lost 1 of their last 5 games they have seen action.
- The goal average for USA is 2.6 goals conceded, conceding at least 1 in each match. On average, their games are 3 or more goals.
- For their part, Slovenia has scored an average of 2.2 goals and conceded just .5 in their games, so they average 2.0 goals.
History United States vs Slovenia
The two countries have only met twice in the past. The first one took place at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where the Americans won by a score of 3-2. The last one took place a year after their first meeting (2011), in which neither team was able to impose any conditions and they ended in a 1-1 draw.
Possible Slovenia rosters
V. Belec; Z. Kanicnik, M. Blazic, J. Bijol, E. Janza; P. Stojanovic, A. Cerin, T. Elsnik; J. Mlakar, A. Sporar and B. Sesko.
Possible U.S. rosters
D. Callender; N. Harriel, D. Jones, S. Moore, I. Murphy; J. Atencio, A. Jackson, J. McGlynn; A. Morris, E. Bajraktarevic and C. Cowell.
How is Slovenia coming?
The Slovenian team will not be an easy opponent, since they are going through a great moment in the European qualifiers, a situation that was enough to qualify for the European Championship, which will be played in Teutonic lands. Like the Stars and Stripes, their star players will not be available for this game, so most of their players are from the local league. Of their last five matches, they have only lost one and won four, their only defeat being against the Danish National Team. These results place them in second place in Group H in the European qualifiers, equal on 22 points with the Danes (1st in the standings).
How is the United States coming?
The year 2024 begins for the United States, the national team led by Gregg Berhalter will face their similar team from Slovenia, with which they seek to get into rhythm in a year with a lot of activity, which includes the Nations League, Copa America and the Olympic Games in Paris, so the preparation will be from the first month of the year.
The list of selected players will be based on the MLS, of which 16 could debut with the senior team.
Their last game was played in November last year, in the second leg of the Quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Nations League, losing 2-1 to Trinidad and Tobago, but they won the series 4-2 on aggregate.
The match will be played at the Toyota Field
Home of FC Dallas, is a soccer stadium located in the city of Frisco, San Antonio, Texas, United States.
Its facilities opened the doors in April 2005, but was renovated in 2018, as part of an extensive sports site dedicated for the training of young talent.
With a great Texan spirit, Toyota Field is one of the most emblematic venues within the stadium landscape in Major League Soccer.
It has a capacity of 8,000 fans and a natural playing surface.
At present, the Toyota brand is in charge of the sponsorship of the stadium as well as the rights of this place.
Finally, it has additional points of interest, since inside its structure we can find the United States Soccer Hall of Fame, which presents the history of the most popular sport in the world and what has generated the country of the stars and stripes.
Welcome to VAVEL.com’s coverage of the 2024 friendly match: USA vs Slovenia Latest Info!
My name is Marco García and I’ll be your host for this game. Follow pregame information on VAVEL.
In the first international friendly match of the year, the United States of America will face Slovenia in preparation for the Copa America 2024.
See you soon, SATX 🤠 pic.twitter.com/FmDUkL0VuO
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) January 17, 2024