USA vs Ghana: The United States and Ghana meet with a chance to save the October international break after humiliating losses for both teams that served as a reminder of the work still needed to achieve their objectives.
On Saturday, Germany outclassed the USMNT, which took an early lead thanks to an outstanding goal from Christian Pulisic but then made multiple defensive errors while being pressured by the elite team under the command of new manager Julian Nagelsmann.
Ghana, meanwhile, were put to the sword in a 2-0 defeat to Mexico, able to reach halftime with the match scoreless but ultimately falling short as they failed to produce a single shot on target.
Below are the projected lineups for both teams based on the latest news leading up to the match.
USA vs Ghana lineups, team news
Both teams have called in strong, first-choice squads for this international break despite the two sides both only contesting friendlies.
The absence of Tyler Adams was a clear issue for Gregg Berhalter against Germany, and he will look to find ways to increase the defensive proficiency of the U.S. midfield moving forward to keep the opponent from exploiting space between those deployed.
Ghana are led by former Norwich City and Brighton manager Chris Hughton, elevated to the position after serving as a technical advisor through most of the 2022 calendar year. He is looking to lead them back to greater relevance, as they were eliminated in the group stage of both the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 World Cup.
Below are the projected starting lineups for both teams ahead of their match at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee.
USA projected starting 11 vs Ghana
USA projected starting lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Turner (GK) — Scally, Carter-Vickers, Richards, Dest — McKennie, Musah, Reyna — Weah, Balogun, Pulisic.
- Out: Tyler Adams, Antonee Robinson
- Limited: Gio Reyna, Cameron Carter-Vickers
Gio Reyna will likely start again as he did against Germany, but don’t be surprised to see him come off at halftime again, with Gregg Berhalter looking to send the young playmaker back to Borussia Dortmund in top fitness.
It’s plausible that Berhalter will deploy Ethan Horvath in goal over first-choice starter Matt Turner, as Horvath needs minutes while he rides the bench behind Turner at Nottingham Forest.
After coming off the bench against Germany, Cameron Carter-Vickers could be a candidate to start as he works his way back from a hamstring injury that delayed the start of his season. Lennard Maloney was unlucky not to see the field against Germany as the U.S. midfield was scattered, and he could get minutes in this match as Gregg Berhalter gives him a chance to impress.
Ghana projected starting 11 vs USA
Ghana projected starting lineup (4-3-1-2, right to left): Ati-Zigi (GK) — Schindler, Aidoo, Opoku, Mensah — Ambrosious, Partey, Owusu — Kudus — I. Williams, Semenyo.
