USMNT coach to throw first pitch for M’s game Friday

The United States men’s national team will make a stop at T-Mobile Park ahead of their World Cup match against Belgium in Seattle.

Julio Rodríguez leaves game after throw to back of helmet

The Seattle Mariners announced Thursday night that U.S. team will be in attendance for Friday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays and U.S. head coach Mauricio Pochettino will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

The ceremonial first pitch scheduled for 6:50 p.m. The game starts at 7:10 p.m.

Tickets were still available for the game as of Thursday night.

The U.S. arrived in Seattle on Thursday as it prepares to face Belgium in a round-of-16 matchup at temporarily renamed Seattle Stadium (better known as Lumen Field) at 5 p.m. Monday. The winner will advance to the quarterfinals, which the Americans are attempting to do for the first time since 2002.

Monday’s match against Belgium will be the U.S.’s second stop in Seattle during the World Cup. It beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle during group play on June 19.

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