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FILE  - In this Sept. 14, 2020, file photo, Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna plays during a first round German Soccer Cup match against MSV Duisburg in Duisburg, Germany. Gio Reyna, a son of former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna, got his first call-up to the U.S. national soccer team. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is part of a 24-man roster for exhibitions at Wales on Nov. 12 and against Panama four days later in Austria. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2020, file photo, Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna plays during a first round German Soccer Cup match against MSV Duisburg in Duisburg, Germany. Gio Reyna, a son of former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna, got his first call-up to the U.S. national soccer team. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is part of a 24-man roster for exhibitions at Wales on Nov. 12 and against Panama four days later in Austria. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)Martin Meissner/Associated Press

USMNT vs. Wales: 2020 Friendly Odds, Time, Live Stream and TV Schedule

Joseph ZuckerNov 12, 2020

For the first time since February, the United States men's national team will be in action Thursday.

The U.S. will face off against Wales at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, Wales, in the first of two friendlies during this international break.

When: Thursday, Nov. 12 at 2:45 p.m. ET

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Odds (via DraftKings): Wales +135; United States +225; Draw +210

The U.S. will be without its best player after Christian Pulisic withdrew from the team because of a hamstring injury. However, Giovanni Reyna could make his senior-level debut with the USMNT, thus providing a source of intrigue for fans.

Only 17, the attacking midfielder is already establishing himself as a key piece in Borussia Dortmund's starting XI. He has one goal and three assists through seven Bundesliga appearances this season.

"I've never really had time to fully think about everything that's happened," Reyna told the Washington Post's Steven Goff. "When I think about it, something else happens. I am more of a person who looks to the future. I'm never really satisfied—save the best for the future."

In general, both Thursday's match and Monday's friendly against Panama will be great opportunities for coach Gregg Berhalter to showcase the next generation of U.S. Soccer. NBC Sports' Joe Prince-Wright noted the average age of the roster is 21 years, 300 days.

The midfield pair of Weston McKennie (22) and Tyler Adams (21) have already played against some of the biggest stars in the world, so they won't be overawed by Wales. Together, they'll be pivotal toward helping the U.S. maintain the possession-based approach favored by its coach.

This might only be an exhibition, but Wales interim coach Robert Page will have his focus firmly on the UEFA Nations League fixtures against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.

Page is taking over temporarily for Ryan Giggs after the former Manchester United player stepped away following allegations that he assaulted his girlfriend. Several UK newspapers reported he was arrested Nov. 1, per BBC News.

However, the interim manager will be without two key members of the team. Hal Robson-Kanu is out with a broken arm, while Aaron Ramsey had to withdraw from the squad because of a thigh injury.

Gareth Bale is in the squad, though. The tumultuous nature of his exit from Real Madrid shouldn't obscure how good he still is. That infamous "Wales. Golf. Madrid" flag also hit on the fact that the 31-year-old has relished his chances to represent his home country, for which he is the record goal scorer.

Bale isn't a lock to start, though, with Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho drawing attention to his workload. Page ultimately has the final say, but he probably won't want to do anything to rock the boat, especially for a friendly.

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