Less than one week after the official squad was revealed, the USMNT will hit the pitch in the first of a duo of pre-World Cup friendlies.
First up, the team, led by captain Tim Ream and veteran Christian Pulisic, will head to North Carolina to face Senegal.
The two teams are closely matched according to their FIFA world rankings, with the USA sitting at No. 16 and Senegal slightly ahead at No. 14. However, the USMNT struggled last time they played in March, losing against global powerhouses Belgium and Portugal.
Senegal is one of the top teams in Africa and won its last two March matches against Peru and The Gambia.
USMNT vs. Senegal: what to know
- When: May 31, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, North Carolina)
- Channel: TBS
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
The USMNT emerges as a slight favorite in today’s match, especially considering home field advantage.
USMNT vs. Senegal start time
Today’s (May 31) USMNT vs. Senegal match is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET
USMNT vs. Senegal TV channel
The USA vs. Senegal match will air live on TBS.
How to watch USMNT vs. Senegal for free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the match for free.
DIRECTV is our top pick for watching soccer live for free — its five-day free trial includes TBS (plus the rest of the channels you’ll need to keep up with the USMNT). When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $64.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels.
If you aren’t ready to commit to a full-on subscription, you can try a Sling Orange Day Pass. Priced at $4.99, you’ll get 24 hours of access to all Sling TV Orange has to offer, including TBS. Sling also offers weekend and week-long passes for its Orange plan, which offer between three and seven days of access.
USMNT upcoming schedule
All of the USMNT’s upcoming matches, including friendlies and World Cup group play, will be available to stream with a DIRECTV subscription.
| Date and time | Opponent | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 3:30 p.m. ET | Senegal (friendly) | TBS |
| June 6, 2:30 p.m. ET | Germany (friendly) | TBS |
| June 12, 9 p.m. ET | Paraguay (World Cup – Group D) | FOX |
| June 19, 3 p.m. ET | Australia (World Cup – Group D) | FOX |
| June 25, 10 p.m. ET | Türkiye (World Cup – Group D) | FOX |
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