With both teams qualified for the 2022 World Cup, the friendly between the United States and Japan already has coverage details.
It is by no means a competitive game. However, that doesn’t mean it’s insignificant. Both teams have this contest, then one more, before the World Cup in November. So this is an opportunity for both sides to see which players are the best fit. Also, managers can begin to make a final decision about who gets on the plane to Qatar.
This game, even though it’s USA vs. Japan actually takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany. A neutral site game before a neutral site tournament.
Details of the coverage of the US vs. Japan
Start Time: 8:15am ET / 5:15am PT – Friday, September 23 Watch Now (in the US): Live on fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and more Commentators: Jon Champion and Taylor TwellmanUS TV: Match is on ESPN2 and ESPN+
With the game in Germany, the 8:15am kick-off time for those on the East Coast is the most practical overall. In Japan, the game doesn’t start until 9:15 at night. Therefore, Germany, which is more or less in the middle of the two competing nations, puts the game in order by the middle of the day.
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Watch now
This game is on ESPN2, with ESPN airing its regular morning shows and SportsCenter. With kickoff scheduled for 8:15, please allow 15 minutes of coverage before kickoff.
Sam Borden is reporting from the field while ESPN’s top soccer commentators, Jon Champion and Taylor Twellman, are in the booth calling the game.
United States vs. Japan
If anything, the USA-Japan matchup is just a chance for two teams to gain experience before returning to the club side.
Remember, the World Cup is in November, and this game, as well as the next game against Saudi Arabia, is the last chance the USMNT has to play together in a live match until the World Cup opener against Wales.
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