The United States has already clinched a spot in the World Cup finals next summer, but the team will face off against Jamaica on Friday.
The United States booked their spot when they took down Mexico 2-0 last month at Columbus. With the spot secure, Coach Jurgen Klinsmann opted to leave out Clint Dempsey and Michael Bradley from the lineup to give other players more time on the pitch.
"It opens up maybe some playing time for a Mix Diskerud or an Aron Johannsson. Maybe up top we can play Jozy Altidore and Eddie Johnson together," U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann said, according to ESPN.
He noted that the next few matches will provide huge tests for his players as it will challenge whether they can get to the next level.
"Once you achieve the goal of qualifying, you understand that the next higher level is already waiting for us. The World Cup is a couple of levels higher up than World Cup qualifying," Klinsmann said. "Players understand this is serious business. We want to see an improvement of the entire squad, and we want to see competition in every spot. You only have to say one word: Brazil. Then you automatically get fired up."
Jamaica has four points and has yet to win a game in the hexagonal round. However, the team did manage to defeat the United States last year at home and could look to pull an upset on the road. The last meeting between these two sides was a 2-1 U.S. victory in Jamaica on June 7.
Prediction: USA wins 2-0.
Start Time: 4:30 p.m. EST
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