It's been 20 months since the U.S. men's national team played an official, competitive match, but that long wait ends Tuesday night at Minnesota United's Allianz Field, when the Americans open play in the Concacaf Gold Cup against Guyana.
The Americans have been reduced to playing friendlies ever since failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in October 2017 and will surely be eager to get back to meaningful games, especially considering they can match Mexico's all-time record for regional titles if they can successfully defend the trophy won two years ago. Gregg Berhalter's side isn't in the greatest form, though, entering the Gold Cup after listless friendly losses vs.