The USMNT will be hoping Christian Pulisic's excellent form will help them break down a stubborn Ecuador defense on Friday. Here's how to watch.

Certain key first team players for the USMNT could be falling behind with Antonee Robinson's absence raising the most concern

The USMNT took on a tough South American opponent, played well and got the goal to show for it in a positive overall performance

First up will be a friendly against Ecuador, which is ranked No. 24 in the world by FIFA ,while the U.S. dropped to No. 16. Here's what to know about the upcoming friendly: The U.S. and Ecuador will meet on Friday, Oct. 10. Kickoff time is set for 8:30 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. PT. Q2 Stadium, home of Austin FC in Texas, is the venue for the action.

The USMNT will face Ecuador in a friendly match on Friday, October 10. Several key players are set to miss the game—and Christian Pulisic could be one of them.

The U.S. men’s national team defeated Australia to close the October international window thanks to two goals from Coventry City striker Haji Wright.

United States trio Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, and Alejandro Zendejas are all fitness doubts for Friday's friendly against Ecuador.

The USMNT will play a friendly match against Australia tonight in Colorado. It is the second and last friendly match for the October international break for the USMNT. It will be the fourth friendly match against a team that has qualified for the 2026 World Cup after playing against South Korea, Japan, and Ecuador.