The midfield duo played a part in each of the USMNT's first three goals, all in the first half, as they make their case not only for a spot on the 2026 World Cup but perhaps a place in the starting lineup — even when Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie are back in the mix.

The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup game between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia will air on FS1. The game will kick off at 9:15 p.m. This Thursday's game on FS1 is available on platforms including Fubo, DirecTV, and Hulu + Live TV.

The United States men's national team kicked off the Concacaf Gold Cup on the right foot by defeating Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 but this is the time for them to show that this is the beginning of a new trend as they face Saudi Arabia on Thursday.