Momentum is slowly starting to build for Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT, and they’re back in action on Tuesday night against an in-form Australia team.
These two sides have only ever met three times, and this encounter will be their first matchup since the United States won a friendly 3–1 ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Both teams are building towards next summer’s tournament in North America, with the USMNT showing signs of life under Pochettino after an inauspicious start. After beating Japan 2–0 to conclude the September break, the U.S. were more than good value for their 1–1 draw against a strong Ecuador side on Friday. Folarin Balogun canceled out Enner Valencia’s first-half opener.
Another tough test awaits in Colorado, with Tony Popović’s Socceroos unbeaten in their previous 11 games. Their 1–0 victory over Canada last time out was their seventh in succession, with Popović’s side riding their luck in Montreal but proving efficient with the few attacking moments they produced.
Can they secure another notable scalp in 2025?






