DENVER, CO – The Rocky Mountain soccer community is on high alert as the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) gears up for its final international match of the 2025 calendar year: a high-profile friendly against global powerhouse Uruguay. Colorado Soccer News: USMNT takes on Uruguay Nov. 18. Though labeled a “friendly,” the stakes are anything but soft—this is the ultimate dress rehearsal as the Americans sharpen their tactics ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil.
USMNT vs Uruguay Match Day Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Matchup | 🇺🇸 USMNT vs. Uruguay 🇺🇾 |
| Competition | Men’s International Friendly |
| Date | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 |
| Kickoff (MST) | 7:00 PM EST → 5:00 PM MST |
| Location | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida |
The Colorado Connection
Even though the showdown happens in Florida, Colorado coaches, scouts, players and fans are watching every tactical decision made by the head coach Mauricio Pochettino. The choices in this game ripple back into the player-development system here in the state.
Colorado’s academy products—especially Rapids homegrowns such as Adam Beaudry and Noah Cobb—remain closely monitored. Their rise through youth national team levels continues to position Colorado as a quiet powerhouse in US pipeline talent.
Local coaches are encouraged to break down the match tactically, particularly the back-three system the USMNT tested against Paraguay. Facing Uruguay’s speed, physicality, and intelligent movement offers a perfect case study for coaches teaching advanced defensive organization.
USMNT Momentum Faces Uruguay: Radio & Streaming Options
The USMNT enters this match fresh off a 2–1 victory over Paraguay, highlighted by sharp performances from Gio Reyna and Folarin Balogun. With major names like Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams sidelined, the squad continues redefining its depth.
Uruguay—who clipped the US 1–0 at the 2024 Copa América—presents a stern test. This is the Americans’ chance to make a statement heading into a World Cup year where expectations will be higher than ever.
USMNT vs Uruguay Broadcast Information
The match will be presented by New York Life and will air nationwide across multiple platforms:
English
- TNT
- Max (HBO Max)
- TruTV (added broadcaster)
Spanish
- Universo
- Peacock
USMNT vs Uruguay Radio streaming
- Westwood One Sports
- Fútbol de Primera (FDP)
Colorado Watch Party Invitation to USMNT vs Uruguay
Colorado fans—from American Outlaws chapters to youth league families—are invited to gather for the 5:00 PM MST kickoff. Denver’s soccer pubs are expected to fill up early, continuing the state’s tradition of passionate support visible every time the USMNT plays at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.