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USA vs. Venezuela preview: Yanks prepping for World Cup qualifiers at Rio Tinto

It isn’t every day that Utah and the loyal soccer fans here have the chance to host a national team match, friendly or otherwise. The very best of American soccer will be on display beneath the bright lights of Rio Tinto this Saturday, June 3rd with kickoff set for 8 p.m.. Here is everything you need to know about the friendly matchup against La Vinotinto of Venezuela.

Why it matters

The national team will be squaring off in World Cup qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago on June 8th in Colorado and against Mexico in the Azteca on June 11th.