World Cup is 17 months away and South Florida soccer fans got an up-close preview Saturday afternoon of some of the players who could wind up on the sport’s biggest stage as Team USA beat Venezuela 3-1 in a friendly at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.

The United States men’s national team won its first game of 2025, beating Venezuela 3-1 in a friendly at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A pair of goals late in the first half gave the hosts a comfortable lead heading into the break.

The U.S. men's national soccer team opens its 2025 campaign with a friendly match against Venezuela on Saturday. Follow here for live updates.

Patrick Agyemang and Matko Miljevic scored in their international debuts, Jack McGlynn got his first national team goal and the United States beat Venezuela 3-1 in a friendly between teams missing their regular starters.

Patrick Agyemang and Matko Miljevic scored in their international debuts, Jack McGlynn got his first national team goal, and the United States beat Venezuela 3-1 in an exhibition match between teams missing their regular starters.

On Saturday, the U.S. men’s national team will face Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The friendly is an opportunity for the United States to build positive momentum under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Due to this game being outside of a FIFA window for international games, USMNT players from most leagues across the world haven't been released by their clubs to play. That is the same for Venezuela, with most of their stars for South America's surprise package in 2026 World Cup qualifying unavailable for this one.

Several players have left the USMNT's January training camp in recent days, but the ones who remain have a huge opportunity to impress coach Mauricio Pochettino in two upcoming friendly games.

The 2026 World Cup is 17 months away and South Florida soccer fans got an up-close preview Saturday afternoon of some of the players who could

Mauricio Pochettino's squad earned a 3-1 friendly win over Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale. Jack McGlynn, Patrick Agyemang, and Matko Miljevic all scored their

The 23-year-old attacker, named after the Indiana Jones franchise, could make his first national team appearance in upcoming exhibitions against Venezuela and Costa Rica.