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U.S. Hosts Germany in Chicago Friendly, Players Don Pride Jerseys

6/6/2026

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Summary

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The United States will play Germany at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 6, 2026 in the Coca-Cola Send-Off Match, the friendly before the World Cup.
Germany, ranked 10th, tops qualifying Group A while the U.S., after a 3-2 win over Senegal, seeks confidence before its June 12 opener.
Midfielder Malik Tillman, goalkeeper Matt Freese and defenders Alex Freeman and Chris Richards, who have German ties, will wear Pride jerseys for the U.S.

History

Historical Context

When the United States women’s soccer team wore rainbow armbands at the Rio 2016 Olympics—held 5-21 August with 11,238 athletes from 207 nations, the first Games in South America—FIFA sanctioned its first Pride display. The precedent guides the 2026 U.S. men’s team, set to debut Pride jerseys at Soldier Field ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Story summary

The United States will play Germany at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 6, 2026 in the Coca-Cola Send-Off Match, the friendly before the World Cup.
Germany, ranked 10th, tops qualifying Group A while the U.S., after a 3-2 win over Senegal, seeks confidence before its June 12 opener.
Midfielder Malik Tillman, goalkeeper Matt Freese and defenders Alex Freeman and Chris Richards, who have German ties, will wear Pride jerseys for the U.S.

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