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How to watch USA soccer vs Panama? Time, TV schedule for Thursday's Nations League match

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Austin American-Statesman

The United States men's national team will continue its defense of its CONCACAF Nations League title Thursday when it faces Panama in a semifinal at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Though star player Christian Pulisic will play for the USMNT, it will be without defender Antonee Robinson, who is missing the match for what USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said was an undisclosed medical issue.

GAME RECAP:Christian Pulisic helps USMNT advance in CONCACAF Nations League

The USMNT defeated Jamaica 5-2 on aggregate over a two-game series in the quarterfinals to reach this stage. Panama bested Costa Rica 3-2 on aggregate in the quarterfinals. The other semifinal features Mexico facing Canada in a contest that will follow USMNT-Panama.

Here's everything to know about the game, including time, date, TV and streaming info, and more:

What channel is USA-Panama on Thursday?

  • TV channel: Univision.
  • Streaming: Paramount+.

USA soccer's game vs Panama will be broadcast on Univision and can be streamed on Paramount+. The streaming options for USMNT games for this match include Futbol De Primera.

USA vs. Panama start time Thursday

  • Date: March 20
  • Start time: 6:00 p.m. CST
  • Location: SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California

USMNT vs Panama history

This will be the 29th meeting between the two countries with the USMNT leading the series 18-3-7. The teams last met in an early October friendly at Q2 Stadium in Austin when the USMNT won 2-0 in Pochettino's debut as U.S. coach. Panama's last win in the series came in June during Copa América when it won a group stage contest 2-1.

USA vs Panama predictions, picks, betting odds

Odds courtesy of Bet MGM as of Tuesday, March 19

A USA win is the most likely scenario according to gambling odds.

  • USA: -325
  • Draw: +380
  • Panama: +650
  • Over/under: 2.5. Over -145; Under +100
Oct 12, 2024; Austin, Texas, US; Panama forward Christian Pulisic (10) shoots on goal against Panama during the first half at Q2 Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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