USMNT to face Jamaica in December friendly to close 2026, with MLS-heavy squad

Player availability will be dependent on which teams advance far into the MLS Cup playoffs…

The Athletic

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 3:05 PM

Key Things to Know

The USMNT will play a friendly against Jamaica on Dec. 13 in Fort Lauderdale with an MLS-heavy squad.
The camp replaces the traditional January camp and falls outside an official FIFA international window.
Players participating in the MLS conference finals or MLS Cup will not be included in the squad.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The U.S. men's national team will finish its 2026 schedule with an international friendly against Jamaica on December 13 in Fort Lauderdale. Because the match falls outside an official FIFA international window, the squad will feature mostly MLS players instead of European-based regulars.

Player availability depends on the MLS Cup playoffs, as participants in the conference finals and final will be excluded. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino plans to use the non-window camp to evaluate domestic talent ahead of future competitions.

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USMNT to face Jamaica in December friendly to close 2026, with MLS-heavy squad

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