Us Vs Bolivia: Kick-Off Time Confirmed

The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) played against Bolivia in the opening match of the 2024 Copa America Group C on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time (6:00 p.m. ET) at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The USMNT, led by Captain Christian Pulisic, aimed for a winning start against Bolivia before facing Panama and Uruguay in their next Group C games.

The match will be streamed on Fubo for free in the US

The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) will play Bolivia in the opening match of the 2024 Copa America Group C. The match will be held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time (CDT).

If you're in the US, you can stream the match for free on Fubo. Fubo is offering a free seven-day trial, so you can watch the match without signing up for a long-term subscription. To access the stream, simply sign up for the free trial and tune in to Fubo at the designated time.

In addition to Fubo, US viewers can also stream the match on Univision Now, the TUDN app/website, and ViX. These streaming platforms may also offer free trials or other promotions, so be sure to check their websites for the latest information.

For those who prefer to watch on television, the match will be broadcast on Fox, Univision, and TUDN. So, if you have access to any of these channels, you can tune in and watch the match live from the comfort of your home.

Remember that kick-off times may vary slightly depending on your location and time zone, so be sure to check the local listings or a time zone converter to ensure you don't miss a minute of the action.

The US team's recent performance against Brazil

The US men's football team played Brazil in a friendly match on June 12, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, drawing 1-1. This was a strong performance from the US, who had suffered a 5-1 defeat to Colombia just days before.

Brazil took the lead in the 17th minute after a giveaway from US goalkeeper Matt Turner, who redeemed himself with a series of stunning saves throughout the match, including one in the 17th minute to deny Vinicius Jr. Christian Pulisic equalised for the US in the 26th minute with a clever free kick, scoring his 29th international goal.

The US had further chances to take the lead in the second half, with Pulisic and Brenden Aaronson both missing opportunities. Turner continued to excel in goal, making 11 saves in total—the most for an American goalkeeper since Tim Howard's 15 saves against Belgium in the 2014 World Cup.

The draw ended an 11-match losing streak for the US against Brazil, with their only previous win coming in the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final. The match also drew a crowd of 60,016 to Camping World Stadium, the largest attendance for a US national team game in Florida.

This encouraging result for the US came just days before the start of the 2024 Copa América, in which the US faced Bolivia, Panama, and Uruguay in the group stage.

Bolivia's goalkeeper switch

The US Men's National Team (USMNT) faced Bolivia in their 2024 Copa America Group C opener on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time (CDT) in Arlington, Texas. The match was televised in the United States on Fox and streamed online on Fubo.

Now, let's focus on Bolivia's goalkeeper switch.

Bolivia made a change in their goalkeeper position ahead of the tournament, with 31-year-old Guillermo Viscarra claiming the starting role over veteran Carlos Lampe, who is 37 years old. Viscarra has earned 55 international caps, while Lampe has 49 caps to his name. This switch in goalkeepers came as part of Bolivia's squad selection for the Copa America tournament, where they aimed to field a mix of experienced veterans and promising younger players.

Carlos Lampe, the veteran goalkeeper, has been a Bolivian international since 2010, earning his caps primarily through FIFA World Cup qualification matches. He was the first-choice keeper for Universitario de Sucre during the 2010 season, playing in all six games of the Copa Nissan Sudamericana and even earning MVP awards in a couple of matches. Lampe has had stints abroad with Chilean and Argentine clubs, and in 2020, he returned to Bolivia, winning the 2020 División de Fútbol Profesional with Always Ready.

Guillermo Viscarra, the new first-choice goalkeeper, has established himself as a key player for Bolivia leading up to the Copa America tournament. Viscarra's international experience and solid performances in recent matches contributed to the decision to start him in goal over Lampe. Viscarra's selection reflects Bolivia's desire to develop and integrate younger players into their squad, with playmaker Ramiro Vaca, who has 34 caps at 24 years old, being another key member of this new generation.

The US team's player with the most appearances and goals

The US Men's National Team's 2024 Copa America campaign against Bolivia is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 p.m. local time (CDT) on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Now, let's shift our focus to the US team players with the most appearances and goals.

Most Appearances

Cobi Jones, a midfielder for the US Men's National Team, holds the record for the most international appearances. He made his debut in September 1992 and accumulated an impressive 164 caps before concluding his career in 2004. Jones was a pivotal player for the team, representing the US in multiple World Cups and other international competitions.

Most Goals

The title of top goal scorer for the US Men's National Team is shared by two legends of the game: Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey. Both players netted 57 goals during their illustrious careers. Donovan, known for his iconic presence in American soccer, also boasts the most assists in USMNT history and international men's football history.

Current Top Performer

Christian Pulisic, a forward for the US team, is the current superstar. With over 100 caps and 47 goals, he is well on his way to surpassing the all-time leaders in both categories. Pulisic's impressive performances have earned him the nickname "Captain America," and he is only in his mid-20s.

Honourable Mentions

Other notable players include Jozy Altidore, a forward with 115 appearances and 42 goals; Michael Bradley, a midfielder with 151 appearances and 17 goals; and DaMarcus Beasley, a wing/defender with 126 caps and 17 goals, making him the only American male to play in four World Cup teams.

The US team's ranking by FIFA and CONCACAF

The US Men's National Team (USMNT) began their 2024 Copa America campaign against Bolivia in Texas on June 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time (CDT). The game, held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, marked the start of the USMNT's Copa America journey in Group C, with Panama and Uruguay as their next opponents.

Now, regarding the ranking of the US teams by FIFA and CONCACAF:

The US women's team has been the most successful worldwide in women's football, being the only CONCACAF member to win all three major worldwide competitions: the World Cup (4), the Olympics (5), and the Algarve Cup (10). In the men's game, Mexico has historically dominated CONCACAF competitions, winning the most Gold Cups and being the only men's CONCACAF team to win an official FIFA tournament, the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup.

According to the FIFA Men's Rankings as of September 19, 2024, the US team was not listed in the top four. However, in the CONCACAF Ranking Index for men's teams as of September 30, 2024, the US was not mentioned among the top-ranked teams.

For the women's game, the FIFA Women's Rankings as of August 16, 2024, did not feature the US in the top four. On the other hand, in the CONCACAF Ranking Index for women's teams, the US was not listed among the top three.

While the US teams have had varying degrees of success and recognition in FIFA and CONCACAF rankings, their performance in competitions and their impact on the development of the sport in their respective regions are notable.

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