USMNT Lineup vs. Paraguay: Matt Freese Starts In Goal; Chris Richards Returns

Matt Freese will start in goal for the U.S. in the World Cup opener vs. Paraguay, supplanting 2022 starter Matt Turner.
Chris Richards is fit to start after an ankle scare, pairing with captain Tim Ream to steady the backline.
Youngsters Malik Tillman, Folarin Balogun and 21-year-old Alex Freeman get their first World Cup starts alongside veterans like Christian Pulisic.