The teenage star will be tasked with making things happen for the U.S. just behind the forward duo of Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey
Christian Pulisic will start at the No. 10 position as the U.S. takes on Trinidad and Tobago in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Thursday night.
The U.S. is unchanged from its 1-1 friendly draw with Venezuela on Saturday as it seeks a badly needed three points at Dick's Sporting Goods Park outside of Denver.
Pulisic ready to take on U.S. stardom
U.S. coach Bruce Arena has opted for Darlington Nagbe ahead of Alejandro Bedoya on the right flank, with Fabian Johnson on the left side.