The US Men's National Team (USMNT) releases its starting lineup for the friendly match against Ecuador on October 10, 2025. Key players include Tim Ream, Weston McKennie, and Folarin Balogun.
Match scheduled for Oct. 10, 2025
Kickoff at 8:30 p.m. ET
Matt Freese earns 10th cap tonight
Tim Ream celebrates 38th birthday
USMNT leads series against Ecuador
Both teams have equal all-time record
Aidan Morris returns after nearly a year
Chris Richards leads team in assists this year
First paragraph: BLUF—The US Men’s National Team (USMNT) has announced its starting lineup for a friendly match against Ecuador on October 10, 2025, at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.
USMNT and Ecuador Starting XI and Lineup vs. Ecuador
The US Men’s National Team (USMNT) faces Ecuador in a key international friendly at Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas. This match serves as an important test and preparation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil.[1][3]
Starting XI average age: 26 years, 202 days; average caps: 30
Tim Ream, at 38, became the fourth field player and sixth overall in USMNT history to earn a cap after turning 38. He captains the team for the 24th time, tying Kasey Keller for eighth in all-time USMNT captaincy.[1][2]
Matt Freese earned his 10th cap, joining the ranks of 16 USMNT goalkeepers with 10+ appearances. He holds a 5-win, 3-loss, 1-draw record with 3 shutouts in his first 9 matches.[3][1]
Max Arfsten leads the team in 2025 with 13 appearances and 4 assists, tied with Diego Luna.
Aidan Morris returns after nearly a year, last capped against Mexico on Oct 15, 2024.[1]
Historical Context vs Ecuador
USMNT and Ecuador have met 15 times with an even record of 5 wins, 5 losses, and 5 draws.
The USA has won the last three encounters: 1-0 in May 2016 (Friendly), 2-1 in June 2016 (Copa America Centenario quarterfinal), and 1-0 in March 2019 (Friendly).[4][5][1]
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