USMNT Aims to Secure Concacaf Nations League Semifinal Spot Against Jamaica

The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) is set to face Jamaica in the second leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals on Monday, November 18, at CITYPARK in St. Louis, Missouri. The USMNT holds a slim 1-0 aggregate lead after Ricardo Pepi‘s early goal in the first leg in Kingston, Jamaica. Despite the lead, the match is far from decided, especially given the injuries and suspensions affecting both teams.

Mauricio Pochettino‘s USMNT will be without midfielders Johnny Cardoso and Aidan Morris due to injuries, but they will welcome back Tim Weah from suspension and Brenden Aaronson after an illness. Weah is expected to slot back into the starting lineup, potentially boosting the USMNT’s attack. Christian Pulisic, who was instrumental in the first leg, will likely continue in a free-roaming role to link play and create scoring opportunities.

Jamaica, under new coach Steve McClaren, faces significant challenges as well. They will be without defender Ethan Pinnock due to a knee injury and Mason Holgate, who is suspended after receiving a red card in the first leg. Additionally, key players Michail Antonio and Kaheim Dixon are unavailable due to passport and visa issues. Despite these absences, Jamaica still boasts talent such as Leon Bailey and Demarai Gray, who could pose a threat to the USMNT’s defense.

The match is crucial for both teams, with a spot in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals and implications for the 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations on the line. The USMNT is favored to win, with odds of -240, but Jamaica has a history of causing upsets against the Americans, including a 2015 Gold Cup semifinal victory.

The game will be broadcast on TNT and truTV in English, with streaming options available on Sling and Max. A Spanish-language broadcast will be available on Universo, streamable on Fubo and Peacock.