American Football vs. Panama live stream, odds, USMNT prediction: Copa America picks, TV channel, how to watch online

Looking at the US men’s national team’s Copa America schedule, while the Uruguay The upcoming match may be the most anticipated match of the group stage, but Thursday’s match against Panama is the most important. When the United States entered the 2022 World Cup, they did not argue Wales and it made them spend too much energy on it Irancausing the team to run out of energy in the round of 16 against the The Netherlands. If the USMNT can beat Panama and take an early lead, Gregg Berhalter can not only bring back some players early, but also rotate against Uruguay, with a spot in the knockout stages already secured. It is always important to collect points early in the group stage and that is exactly what the USMNT will try to do.

Here are our storylines, how to watch the match and more:

How to watch and odds

• Date: Thursday June 26 | Time: 6:00 PM ET
• Place: Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
• TV: FOX | Live stream: Fubo (try for free)
• Chances: United States -280; Sign +360; Panama +900

Storylines

United States: After a strong performance against Bolivia, it’s all about building on that in this match against Panama. Some players like Weston McKennie And Tyler Adams There is room for improvement in the match, but it is equally important to let them play out their struggles. If Christian Pulisic And Folarin Balogun can find the back of the net again, the USMNT will advance to the knockout stages.

Panama: Michael Murillo is such an important player for Panama because he provides an outlet for Panama to continue playing. If they can gain possession, Murillo will already be flying forward to be an outlet, and having played in the MLS, he is familiar with some members of the USMNT. Although the focus is on Adalberto Carrasquilla, it is equally important that he can close his outlets.

Players to watch

• Folarin Balogun: This is the longest camp Balogun will have spent with the team as he works to integrate with the USMNT offense. His growth is already visible based on scoring his fourth career goal for the USMNT against Bolivia, but more will be expected as expectations are high for his performance. Balogun looked a little hesitant at times, but predicting more shots earlier can only bode well for his finishing.
• Tyler Adams: When Adams starts the game, his play will be closely monitored. He shook off the rust against Bolivia, so it’s understandable he struggled to make an impact, but that can’t happen against Panama. If Adams isn’t fit enough to play at least 60 minutes, I wouldn’t be surprised if he starts from the bench as following Carrasquilla throughout the match will be a tall order and it is one that will determine whether the USMNT win or not.
• Michael Murillo: The Marseille right-back scored Panama’s only goal and will be someone to keep an eye on for the USMNT. Murillo, one of Panama’s best options for pushing the ball up the pitch, had 63 touches against Uruguay and made two shots with his chances. He is heavily involved defensively and will be needed to keep up with the wings of the USMNT and it is a battle the Americans cannot lose.

Managing the field

With the field in Atlanta drawing criticism from the Argentina national team, Gregg Berhalter talked about how he is preparing the USMNT to play on an unfamiliar field.

“For us, I don’t share the same opinion as the Argentina team because we just haven’t had the same experience so it’s very difficult for us to judge that, but what I would say is that we prepare the boys and tell them to shoes, to see how the ball rolls, to see how the ball bounces,” Berhalter said. “Those are some important things we instructed them on.”

It’s important that the USMNT adapt because some pitches have gone faster or slower, which changes the dynamics of the attack, but you won’t know exactly how this will affect things until a game.

Prediction

Pulisic will once again lead the USMNT to victory with a goal and an assist Matt Turner will actually be tested in the net by Panama. Choose: United States 2, Panama 1

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