USA 0-3 Venezuela: The USMNT loses again ahead of Gold Cup

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Final game stats!

Final Score!

GAME OVER! United States gets its second defeat in a row days before the Gold Cup begins!

Two more minutes to play

This result doesn't look good for the Bars and Stripes squad ahead of the Gold Cup

Holmes is trying to do something for the United States but Venezuela stops the attempt

Venezuela recovers the ball and doesn't let the Americans take it while pressuring them up front looking to score a goal

The USMNT looks a bit desparate and is sending long shots to Venezuela area, but no one is there to finish the play

United States find a way to test Farinez but the Venezuelan goalie stops it and takes the ball with his hands

Venezuela, Rondon goes off for Seijas and Josef Martínez gets the captain armband

United States, In goes Lovitz for Tim Ream

Corner! USA wins a chance but the attempt is cleared by the defense

Venezuela with the collective play, pushing United States backwards into their field

Venezuela is not over and is looking to score again, Josef Martínez in command now

Venezuela keeps controlling the game while Gregg Berhalter squad is fighting to regain the ball and control of the game

United States, Weston McKennie leaves for Morris

United States had a great chance but Arriola sends it way over Venezuela's box!

Venezuela, in goes Añor and Machís for Murillo and Savarino

United States keeps pressuring but can't find a clearing nor a space

Holmes just got in and he already sees the yellow card for a hard foul

United States, Tyler Boyd goes off for Holmes

Venezuela, Josef Martínez goes in for Rincón

United States looks messy on the field, they can't seem to find a way to control the game

Corner Venezuela! The center is cleared by the US defense, the attempt ends in nothing

Venezuela with the counter attack but the US defense is on spot and clears the attempt

Corner USA! The Americans had great chance but the attempt is cleared by the defense

The USMNT is pressuring up front looking for the early goal to shorten Venezuela's lead

United States starts controlling the ball in the first few minutes

United States with a double move. In goes Altidore for Zardes and Zimmerman goes in for Long

Second half is underway!

First half stats

First half is over!

One more minute into the game

Corner!! USA with a new chance but the center is too long

Nipper Stadium is quiet, except for the South American fans!

Corner! USA wins a great chance to shorten Venezuela's lead but the attempt is cleared by the defense

United States is living a nightmare in this first half, the whistle can't sound soon enough for the Americans

McKennie with the header but his attempt goes to Farinez hands

CLOSEEEE !!! United States found a clearing but the attempt is stop by Farinez who sends the ball to Corner!

The US squad is not looking comfortable on the field, Venezuela has been controlling the game completely

Venezuela has pushed the USMNT backwards into their side of the field

Venezuela is controlling the game, and is playing the ball backwards

USA is pushing hard, but Venezuela is stopping every attempt from the Americans

Corner! United States has a great opportunity to tie the game

Gregg Berhalter's team is looking for a clearing through the collective play

United States is trying to tie the game but Venezuela has all the momentum now

The goal comes after Steffen's mistake that gives Venezuela the chance to score!

Venezuela with the ball now is pushing USMNT backwards into their side of the field, while looking for a clearing

Venezuela takes the ball but the locals recover it to try the collective play

United States is controlling the ball so far pressuring Venezuela up front

Tyler Boyd with the free kick but the attempt is cleared by the defense

Foul! The Americans win a free kick in the offensive half, great chance for the USMNT

Rincón leaves the field to be treated, delay over, game back on

Rincón (Venezuela) is down on the field after a hit to the face by Boyd, the Venezuelan medical assistance gets in to check on him

Venezuela wins a free kick in the offensive attack, it was a good center but the US defense clears the attempt

Venezuela who's wearing white for this match is pressuring the Americans to take control of the ball

The US team starts with the possession of the ball trying to leave its side of the field with the collective play

Ball is rolling game on!

United States takes the field the game is almost on!

This is the sixth meeting between USA and Venezuela - the two first met in the 1993 Copa America and USA have since gone unbeaten in five games, winning three and drawing two.

Tyler Boyd will make his USMNT debut today!

12th caps for Zack Steffen with the USMNT!

Venezuela starting lineup

AS to follow, Josef Martínez: The Atlanta United striker knows the MLS style like the back of his hand, which is why he's the scorer of the US league, record included.

Venezuela

The South Americans arrive with a huge victory against Argentina behind; however, Venezuela lost 3-1 against Mexico a few days ago. Now they'll seek a win before traveling to Brazil for Copa America.

United States starting XI

As to follow, Christian Pulisic: The new shining Chelsea forward is living a sweet moment in his career, and now is ready to be the US men's national team leader a role he has engaged for some years.

United States

The USMNT lost the undefeated mark in the Gregg Berhalter era on Wednesday against Jamaica at Audi Field. However, for that match, the US side didn't count with all his stars like now, with the definite roster in place.

Welcome to the play by play of USA vs Venezuela, an international friendly match, taking place this Sunday, June 9 at Nippert Stadium.