If it were up to the U.S. men’s national team, it likely wouldn’t be continuing its World Cup preparations against FIFA’s 170th-ranked side. But that’s the hand it has been dealt as it begins its Concacaf Nations League title defense on Friday at Austin FC’s Q2 Stadium.
The U.S. faces Grenada in its last match on American soil before the World Cup begins in November, with roster hopefuls seeking to make an impression while the U.S. goes in search of three points. The top team in each of the four groups in Concacaf League A will reach the final four next year.