CINCINNATI — FC Cincinnati's Brandon Vazquez made his second start for the United States Men's National Team in its match against rival Mexico.
No. 19 for the Orange and Blue also wore No. 19 for his country in the Allstate Continental Clásico Wednesday night. The game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, kicked off at 10:22 p.m. EST and was broadcasted on TBS, Telemundo and Universo.
This is Vazquez's second designation to the U.S. men's roster in his career. He was called up for an international friendly against Serbia in January, when he became the first active player ever for FC Cincinnati to appear for the USMNT. He also scored in that game, becoming the first FC Cincinnati player to score in a USMNT game.
“I’m excited to represent the USMNT for the game against Mexico,” Vazquez said in the press release when he was called up to the team. “It’s an honor to be called up, and it’s a testament to the hard work of the guys here in Cincinnati. I am looking forward to joining the group in Arizona.”
Two other FC Cincinnati players, defender Matt Miazga and goalie Roman Celentano, were listed as substitutes. Miazga subbed into the game in the 70th minute.
Miazga has been called up before, but not since the Concacaf Nations League in 2021. He has earned 22 caps overall in his career since first playing for the U.S. in 2015.
“I’m very happy to be called up again,” said Miazga in a release from FC Cincinnati. “It’s been almost two years, and it’s always a privilege and honor to represent the USA.”
Miazga has played every minute of every game for FCC this year so far, helping record five clean sheets for the team, tied for most in the league.
Celentano was named to the USMNT Training Camp roster in January. He was also an available sub against Colombia, but did not play.
“This call-up is a result of the solid team performances we have been putting together this year, and I am thankful for the group I get to work with in Cincinnati,” Celentano said.
Celentano's five clean sheets are tied for the league lead with Nashville. FC Cincinnati has the most roster designations of any club on the U.S. squad for this match.
Notably missing from the USMNT roster is star captain Christian Pulisic, who is currently with Premiere League club Chelsea. The London club had leg 2 of its Champions League quarterfinal round against Real Madrid the night before the game.
USMNT ROSTER BY POSITION (Club/Country; Caps/Goals)
GOALKEEPERS (3): Drake Callender (Inter Miami; 0/0), Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati; 0/0), Sean Johnson (Toronto FC/CAN; 11/0)
DEFENDERS (9): Sergiño Dest (AC Milan/ITA; 24/2), Aaron Long (LAFC; 31/3), Julian Gressel (Vancouver Whitecaps/CAN; 2/0), Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati; 22/1), Shaq Moore (Nashville SC; 17/1), Caleb Wiley (Atlanta United; 0/0), Joshua Wynder (Louisville City; 0/0), DeAndre Yedlin (Inter Miami; 77/0), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC; 39/3)
MIDFIELDERS (6): Kellyn Acosta (LAFC; 57/2), Aidan Morris (Columbus Crew; 2/0), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders; 32/0), James Sands (New York City FC; 7/0), Alan Soñora (FC Juárez/MEX; 2/0), Jackson Yueill (San Jose Earthquakes; 16/0)
FORWARDS (5): Paul Arriola (FC Dallas; 50/10), Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes; 2/0), Jesús Ferreira (FC Dallas; 17/7), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders; 51/11), Brandon Vazquez (FC Cincinnati; 2/1)
