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After a two-month break, the USMNT looks to make a successful return to play as they prepare for the CONCACAF Nations League semi-finals. On Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m. ET, Gregg Berhalter’s team will meet Jamaica at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. While the Americans have set their sights on winning their third consecutive title, Jamaica will embrace their first appearance in the CNL semi-finals.

The winner of this match will meet the champion of Thursday’s match between Mexico and Panama in the final, which is set to take place at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, March 24. As excitement builds for the upcoming encounter, let’s look at the expected lineups, injury updates, predictions, head-to-head statistics, and broadcasting information.

USMNT vs Jamaica: Preview 

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The USMNT won 3-0 in the first leg of the quarterfinals against Trinidad and Tobago. But the team suffered a 2-1 defeat in the second leg. However, their 4-2 aggregate score helped them to progress to the next round. On the other hand, the Reggae Boyz lost 2-1 to Canada in the first leg before winning 3-2 in the second leg. They advanced to the semifinals with a 4-4 aggregate score, benefiting from the away goals rule. 

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Both teams have previously competed in a knockout-round match at AT&T Stadium, with the USMNT securing a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinals. In their last 5 encounters, the USMNT has secured victory in just 2 games. However, they have maintained an unbeaten streak against Jamaica in their last six meetings, with four wins and two draws. 

USMNT vs Jamaica: Injury updates 

Due to the injuries of Luca de la Torre and Josh Sargent, Berhalter has named Haji Wright and Brenden Aaronson to his semifinal squad. De la Torre is suffering from a strained right quadriceps, while Sargent is nursing an ankle injury. On the other hand, for Jamaica, Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey will miss the match due to a squad suspension, not an injury. Bailey allegedly breached curfew, prompting Jamaica manager Heimir Hallgrímsson to exclude him and Trivante Steward from consideration for Thursday night’s game.

USMNT vs Jamaica: Expected line-ups

USMNT predicted line-up (4-3-3): Turner; Dest, Miles Robinson, Ream, Antonee Robinson; Musah, McKennie, Cardoso; Pulisic, Balogun, Weah.

Jamaica predicted line-up (4-4-2): Blake; Lembikisa, Lowe, Hector, Leigh; De Cordova-Reid, Johnson, Latibeaudiere, Gray; Antonio, Nicholson.

USMNT vs Jamaica: Head-to-head

Total matches: 32

Won by USMNT: 19

Won by Jamaica: 3

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Draw: 10

Jamaica didn’t reach this stage just to exit. Therefore, they are expected to surprise the USMNT. However, this competition is the American boys’ forte, indicating they are expected to win. We predict: USA 2-1 Jamaica.

How to watch the USMNT vs. Jamaica? TV channels and live-streaming details

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In the United States, fans can catch the action live on Paramount+, with Spanish commentary available on Univision. 

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