USMNT to meet Mexico during October FIFA window

The U.S. men’s national team will rekindle its rivalry with Mexico during the October FIFA window.

Estadio Akron in Guadalajara will host the latest USMNT-Mexico friendly on October 15, U.S. Soccer announced Monday. It will be the USMNT’s first trip to Estadio Akron and their first road friendly in Mexico since 2012.

The match will come three days after the USMNT hosts Panama at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.

The USMNT are currently riding a seven-match unbeaten run against El Tri in all competitions. October’s match could mark the second under Mauricio Pochettino, who will reportedly become the USMNT’s next head coach.

The Americans will first host Canada and New Zealand on September 7 and 10 respectively in the first matches since their disappointing Copa America showing.

October’s matches could serve as crucial preparatory exercises for the USMNT before entering the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals in November.