Midweek action is here. It’s an exceptionally quiet midweek. All we have is a Luca Koleosho sighting with Italy’s U21s in EURO qualifying, Jamaica in an inter-confederation World Cup playoff match, and a few domestic matches to keep an eye on here at home, for those interested. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it!
Monday
No notable USA players in action. In MLS Next Pro, Ventura County FC visits Portland Timbers 2 at 10pm.
Tuesday
No notable USA players in action. in USL League One, Corpus Christi visits
One Knoxville SC at 7pm.
Wednesday
No notable USA players in action. There are three domestic games at 7pm (US Open Cup, USL Championship, and USL League One), and a bonus USL Championship game at 7:30.
Thursday
- Italy U21 vs North Macedonia U21, 1:15p: Luca Koleosho has been called up by Italy U21 boss Silvio Baldini for their EURO U21 qualifier against North Macedonia. Koleosho has 1 goal in 15 appearances (548 minutes) for Paris FC 1 this season, playing in Ligue 1. He last represented the USA at U15 level, back in 2019.
- New Caledonia vs Jamaica, 11p on FS1, Peacock, DAZN, Fubo (free trial), ViX, Telemundo Deportes Ahora: The Reggae Boyz (Elo #74) will be heavy favorites as they travel to neutral site Guadalajara, Mexico to face Oceania runner-up New Caledonia (#140) in this World Cup qualifying Inter-confederation semifinal. It’s a single game to advance to the final to face DR Congo for a chance to play in the 2026 World Cup.
Friday
No notable USA players in action. In USL League One, the Richmond Kickers visit One Knoxville SC at 7pm, and Spokane Velocity visit the Charlotte Independence at 7:30.
That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s see who stands out this week!
