What You Need to Know About the US Soccer Match Against Brazil at Gillette Stadium

By Dan Libon

Editor’s Note: Information in this article was provided by U.S. Soccer and Gillette Stadium

The US Soccer Men’s National Team is back and their marching into Gillette Stadium Tuesday night for a big matchup against Brazil. As part of a two-game warmup for October’s CONCACAF Cup match against Mexico, this match, along with Friday’s friendly against Peru, is designed act as a tune-up before their cup match to decide who will represent the region in the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia

Brazil, on the other hand, is hoping to gain some momentum after a Copa América that saw the green and yellow get knocked out of the quarterfinal round by Paraguay.

Expectations will be high for both teams, and while it is called a friendly, players on both teams will be trying to prove why they deserve spots in high-profile matches in the near future. To help you get ready for the match, here is what you need to know!

Parking Lot Information

The Gillette Stadium parking lot will open at 4 p.m. and fans may start entering the stadium at 6:30 p.m. Parking at the stadium is $40 per vehicle and motorcycles and $150 for RVs, limos, and buses. Banned vehicles include:

• Any vehicle towing a trailer (this includes fifth-wheel RV units).
• Professional catering trucks and or services without prior written approval from stadium management.
• Excessive tailgate setups that impede on customers parked around your vehicles, emergency access or deemed to be unsafe or inappropriate by Stadium Management.
• Any type of swimming pool, portable pool, hot tubs, water filled pickup trucks, or the like.

Allow Plenty of Time for Traffic Around the Stadium

With a large crowd expected, drivers are advised to allow themselves plenty of time when traveling near the stadium on game day. Traffic restrictions will be in place on local roads before and after the match. Fans must use I-95, I-495 or Route 140 to access Gillette Stadium.

Those not going to the game should seek alternate routes to their destination.

The Dos and Do Nots of the Parking Lot

No one wants to be that person that gets in trouble for something that could have been avoided by knowing the rules of the parking lot. Here are the regulations for parking at the stadium. To provide all visitors with a safe and enjoyable visit to Gillette Stadium, the following parking lot restrictions apply on game days:

• Visitors must be in possession of a valid ticket to that day’s game to gain access to parking lots.
• Parking license is limited solely to the purpose of parking your vehicle on our property to gain entry to Gillette Stadium. Each paid license entitles the licensee to occupy one parking space.
• Solicitation, commercial or otherwise, by anyone for any purpose is expressly prohibited.
• Sale of any food, beverage or other items in Gillette Stadium parking lots, either prepaid or walk-up, without obtaining prior written approval of stadium management is expressly prohibited.
• Visitors must follow the directions given by the parking attendants and park within the space they designate for your use.
• Spaces cannot be held for vehicles arriving at a later time.
• Vehicles cannot be pulled into drive aisles after they are parked.

Prohibited Items

Fans may not bring the following items into the stadium:

• Bags larger than a 12” x 12” x 6”. Contents of all bags will be inspected. Exceptions can be made for guests with special medical needs.
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• Remotely Controlled Model Aircraft
• Selfie sticks
• GoPro Cameras
• Battery Operated Heated Jackets
• Any type of portable chair or seat, other than those approved for persons with accessibility issues
• Video cameras
• Tripods or monopods
• Flag poles over 2 feet in length
• Weapons of any kind, including pocket/utility knives
• Food or beverages
• Illegal drugs and substances
• Coolers or containers, including cans and bottles
• Umbrellas
• Fireworks, pyrotechnics, flares
• Laser pointers
• Animals, other than service dogs assisting those with disabilities
• Strollers or baby seats
• Segways
• Noisemakers, bullhorns, air horns, vuvuzelas
• Helium balloons, beach balls
• Lacrosse balls
• Any alcoholic beverages
• Food or beverages [unless the individual is in possession of a letter signed by Kelly Way, Director of Operations, TeamOps LLC
• Folding and/or standalone chairs
• Seat Cushions
• Soccer balls

The Rosters

Some changes have been made to both squads since the initial announcements. On the U.S. side, Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley, Chicago Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson and Stanford forward Jordan Morris have joined the side while Sporting Kansas City defender Matt Besler and León goalkeeper William Yarbrough have returned to their clubs.

Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho and Barcelona midfielder Rafinha replace Chelsea midfielders Oscar and Ramires, who both withdrew from competition due to injury.

Below are the complete rosters. The starting XI and substitutes will be announced closer to match time.

United States

• GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire)
• DEFENDERS (8): Ventura Alvarado (Club America), John Brooks (Hertha Berlin), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Greg Garza (Atlas), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Michael Orozco (Club Tijuana), Tim Ream (Fulham), Jonathan Spector (Birmingham City)
• MIDFIELDERS (8): Alejandro Bedoya (Nantes), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Joe Corona (Veracruz), Mix Diskerud (New York City FC), Jermaine Jones (New England Revolution), Alfredo Morales (FC Ingolstadt), Danny Williams (Reading), DeAndre Yedlin (Tottenham Hotspur)
• FORWARDS (6): Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC), Aron Johannsson (Werder Bremen), Jordan Morris (Stanford), Bobby Wood (Union Berlin), Andrew Wooten (SV Sandhausen), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy)

Brazil

BRAZIL ROSTER

• GOALKEEPERS (3): Jefferson (Botafogo), Marcelo Grohe (Gremio), Alisson (Internacional)
• DEFENDERS (8): David Luiz (PSG), Marquinhos (PSG), Miranda (Inter Milan), Gabriel Paulista (Arsenal), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Filipe Luiz (Atletico Madrid), Danilo (Real Madrid), Douglas Santos (Atlético Mineiro)
• MIDFIELDERS (9): Luis Gustavo (Wolfsburg), Fernandinho (Manchester City), Elias (Corinthians), Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool), Rafinha (Liverpool), Firmino (Liverpool), Willian (Chelsea), Kaká (Orlando City SC), Lucas Lima (Santos)
• FORWARDS (4): Neymar (Barcelona), Lucas (PSG), Hulk (Zenit St. Petersburg), Douglas Costa (Bayern Munich)

It’s a Gillette Stadium Homecoming!

There will be familiar faces on the US side when the teams take the field. New England Revolution midfielder Jermaine Jones, Stoke City defender and Attleboro native Geoff Cameron, and Boston College product and Nantes midfielder Alejandro Bedoya are all likely to see playing time Tuesday.

Foxborough has Been Good to US Soccer

The US Men’s National Team is 17-2-5 all-time in Foxborough, picking up their last Foxborough win back in July with a 1-0 win over Haiti in Gold Cup action.

Series History

While Foxborough has been good to U.S. Soccer, they have not had the same success against Brazil, sporting a 1-16-0 record. The team’s only win came in 1998 during a Gold Cup match that saw goalkeeper Kasey Keller make 10 saves during the 1-0 win.