Overview
- Coach Jesse Marsch confirmed Jones will start against No. 50 Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale, with goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau also in the lineup.
- Jones finalized eligibility through his Alberta-born grandmother after delays that kept him out of the Ecuador friendly.
- Nashville winger Jacob Shaffelburg was called in to replace Cyle Larin, who has a minor hamstring injury, and Junior Hoilett is doubtful.
- Bayern Munich reported Alphonso Davies joined light training for about 30 minutes, his first session since a knee injury in March.
- Venezuela enters the friendly under interim coach Fernando Aristeguieta after Fernando Batista’s dismissal, coming off a 1-0 win over Australia.