This friendly is a great opportunity for USA manager Mauricio Pochettino to test young talents against good opponents as the preparation continues.

The USMNT will be missing several integral players, including Christian Pulisic, when it takes on Venezuela and Costa Rica later this month.

Here's everything you need to know about USA vs. Venezuela in their Men's National Team friendly, including links to purchase the best and most affordable tickets.

The USMNT-Venezuela game will be broadcast in English on TNT. NBC's Universo and Telemundo will carry the game in Spanish. The USMNT-Venezuela game will be streamed in English on Max. NBC's Peacock will carry the game in Spanish.

These two games have been organised by US Soccer (at Pochettino’s request) in conjunction with both the Costa Rican and Venezuelan FA’s and because the games fall outside FIFA’s international window, the USMNT’s Europe-based stars will not participate as there is no obligation from their clubs for their release.

The upcoming USMNT friendlies serve as a crucial stepping stone towards the 2025 Gold Cup and CONCACAF Nations League Finals. Many MLS players will be hoping to impress manager Mauricio Pochettino and earn a place in the squad.

Christian Pulisic could be set for yet another spell on the sidelines after being forced off the field in AC Milan’s 2-1 victory away to Cesc Fàbregas’ Como in Serie A on Tuesday (January 14).

USA national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has been quick to praise the quality of American players but says he wants to inject some Argentine spirit and patriotism into his squad.

He would like his team to show the kind of relentless desire to win that the world champions have made their trademark

Mauricio Pochettino says he would like his USA squad to show the kind of relentless desire to win that the world champions Argentina have made their trademark.

The United States Men's National Team is gearing up for two international friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica. These games represent head coach Mauricio Pochettino's third cycle in charge of the USMNT;