USMNT player ratings vs. Mexico: USA grades including Cavan Sullivan and more in international friendly

Having begun the 2030 FIFA World Cup cycle with two straight victories, Mauricio Pochettino leads a young USMNT squad into its toughest test yet as they meet bitter CONCACAF rivals Mexico in Arizona on Saturday evening.

Pochettino has brought in a litany of young players hoping to bring along the next generation of talent early in the current four-year cycle, looking to built the program for both now and the future.

Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall, Mathis Albert, and many more young players have enjoyed key moments in multi-goal wins over Peru and Chile leading into this match.

Mexico, ranked 10th in the world, their highest spot in the FIFA list since 2022, come into this game having played to two 1-1 draws to begin the extra-long international break.

The Sporting News brings you a full list of player ratings for the match, analyzing the USMNT's individual performances from the opening kickoff to the final whistle.

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USA vs. Mexico live score

Location: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, AZ)
Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (JOR)

USA starting lineup:

USA (4-2-3-1, right to left): 24. D. Kochen (GK) — 16. A. Freeman, 3. C. Richards, 6. A. Trusty, 5. A. Robinson — 14. S. Berhalter, 4. T. Adams — 8. C. Sullivan, 7. G. Reyna, 17. M. Tillman — 19. J. Hall.

USA substitutes: Schwake (GK), Kochen (GK), Brady (GK), Campbell, Pierre, Westfield, Miller, M. Robinson, Dest, Mehmeti, Musah, Raines, Albert, Gozo, Ellis, Downs.

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USA vs. Mexico live match stats

USMNT live player ratings vs. Mexico

All ratings are on a 10-point scale.

Starters

GK — Diego Kochen: Grade pending

This section will be updated as the game progresses and the players contribute to the match proceedings.

RB — Alex Freeman: Grade pending

This section will be updated as the game progresses and the players contribute to the match proceedings.

RCB — Chris Richards: Grade pending

This section will be updated as the game progresses and the players contribute to the match proceedings.

LCB — Auston Trusty: Grade pending

This section will be updated as the game progresses and the players contribute to the match proceedings.

LB — Antonee Robinson: Grade pending

This section will be updated as the game progresses and the players contribute to the match proceedings.

CM — Tyler Adams: Grade pending

This section will be updated as the game progresses and the players contribute to the match proceedings.

CM — Sebastian Berhalter: Grade pending

This section will be updated as the game progresses and the players contribute to the match proceedings.

RW — Sergino Dest: Grade pending

This section will be updated as the game progresses and the players contribute to the match proceedings.

ACM — Gio Reyna: Grade pending

This section will be updated as the game progresses and the players contribute to the match proceedings.

LW — Malik Tillman: Grade pending

This section will be updated as the game progresses and the players contribute to the match proceedings.

FWD — Julian Hall: Grade pending

This section will be updated as the game progresses and the players contribute to the match proceedings.

USMNT substitutes vs. Mexico

This section will be updated as players enter the match off the bench and begin to influence the game.

USMNT coach vs. Belgium

Mauricio Pochettino: Grade pending

This section will be updated after the game is over and a proper evaluation can be made of the coach's approach to the match.