Jefferson Montero to have fitness test after picking up injury with Ecuador . Tom Carroll ruled out for Swansea after damaging ankle ligaments . TL;DR The U.S. men's national team will play its first game of the 2014 World Cup on Friday against Panama in San Jose, Calif.
Jefferson Montero to have fitness test after picking up injury with Ecuador . Tom Carroll ruled out for Swansea after damaging ankle ligaments . Mohamed Diame and James Chester to return following long lay-offs . Gaston Ramirez also set to play a role despite carrying slight knock .