Jurgen Klinsmann and the United States national team will look to finish their World Cup qualifying experience on a high note against Panama on Tuesday.
The Americans have already booked passage into next summer's tournament, but will be looking to pick up their seventh win of the hexagonal and their 22nd point.
Klinsmann is looking to mix up his squad and will give goalie Brad Guzan a start in Tuesday match; number one goalie Tim Howard will be his backup for the game.
"Brad Guzan has earned the opportunity to start against Panama," Klinsmann said, according to NBC. "He has been outstanding for Aston Villa all year, and he has been huge in the games he has played for us in World Cup Qualifying. As I said before, we have one of the best situations in the world when it comes to our goalkeepers."
While the United States has little at stake in the game, Panama is hoping for some luck and a big win on Tuesday. The team sits in fifth place in the CONCACAF standings and can only qualify through a playoff spot. In order to earn that spot, Panama needs to beat the United States and pray for a Costa Rican win over Mexico; Panama also needs to overcome a -2 goal difference with Mexico. The first condition is feasible considering Panama is at home against the United States. However, Mexico only needs a draw against Costa Rica, which has already qualified for the World Cup and could potentially lower its level of desperation.
Prediction: Panama wins 1-0.
Start Time: 9:30 p.m. EST
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