The United States Men’s National Team returns to the pitch on Saturday for an international friendly against Venezuela set to be played in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

The United States Men’s National Soccer Team hosts Venezuela in an international friendly on Saturday, January 18 (1/18/2025) at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. But the American’s will be missing several key members due to a variety of concerns, including Forward Jesus Ferreira.

However, their simplistic argument does not withstand scrutiny. Evidence shows that U.S. sanctions significantly contributed to Venezuela’s economic implosion, while the easing of sanctions in recent years has been associated with a moderate economic recovery that has helped alleviate the worst of the country’s economic crisis.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will likely travel to Central America in the first week of February, a source familiar with the planning said.