US EditionU.S. Men’s Soccer in Columbus: What to Know About Match Against Japan
The U.S. men's national soccer team aims to rebound from a recent loss as it prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a friendly against Japan, a top-25 ranked team.
- On Tuesday, the U.S. men’s national soccer team returns to Columbus for the first time since January 2022 to host Japan at Lower.com Field at 7:30 p.m.; the match will air on TNT, HBO Max, and Peacock.
- The match is part of the September camp as the U.S. men’s national soccer team plays its second of five friendlies preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the United States will co-host.
- Struggling results set a sharp tone entering the Japan friendly as the USMNT seeks to rebound from Saturday’s 2-0 loss to the South Korea national team and remains winless in seven games against top-25 teams.
- Midfielder Sean Zawadzki will miss Tuesday's friendly after injuring his right knee in national team training and was returned to Columbus Crew, left off the gameday roster with unclear availability.
- Amid World Cup preparations, Columbus, Ohio, nicknamed 'The Fortress' since Feb. 28, 2001, hosts as head coach Mauricio Pochettino uses such friendlies for tactical work.
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US midfielder Sean Zawadzki hurts right knee and will miss friendly against Japan
Midfielder Sean Zawadzki will miss the United States’ friendly against Japan on Tuesday night after injuring his right knee in training. The 25-year-old was hurt during training ahead of Saturday’s 2-0 loss to South Korea and returned to Major League…
The Columbus Dispatch
USA TodayUSMNT vs Japan: Crew's Sean Zawadzki out for international matchup at Lower.com Field
Columbus Crew defender Sean Zawadzki was called up to the USMNT for the September international window, but suffered an injury during the camp.
USMNT looks to bounce back against strong Japan side.
By Kenta Hagiwara SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 (COLUMBUS, OH) – Mauricio Pochettino’s US Men’s National Team look to bounce back after suffering another loss on home soil, losing 0-2 against AFC’s South Korea on Saturday. They’re set to play a Japanese side that cruised through AFC’s World Cup Qualification and have emerged as Asia’s best team in recent years. Mauricio Pochettino had mentioned the significance of friendly matches in his very first press co…
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