The United States men’s national team will open their 2024 schedule against Slovenia on Jan. 20, U.S. Soccer said on Monday.
The match against the Euro 2024 qualifiers is set to be held at Toyota Stadium in San Antonio, Texas, and will fall outside a FIFA international window, meaning the roster will likely have a heavy MLS presence.
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The 2024 calendar is expected to be crowded for the USMNT.
As such, the match is an opportunity for young players to make their mark and stake their claim to an increased role at international level.
“With the World Cup coming to the United States in 2026, we have placed a huge priority on getting as many players as possible experience in important competitions,” U.S. manager Gregg Berhalter said.
“Between the Olympics, Concacaf Nations League and Copa América, the chances are there for players to make a statement, and for many of them the game in San Antonio can be an important first step.”
While the annual January camp is typically shorn of first-team players, it has in the past served as a springboard for young performers to begin their international careers.
Nine players that made the squad at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar earned either their first or second cap at a January camp.
