Team USA Unveils Roster for November 8 Rivalry Match Against Mexico at Toyota Arena

ONTARIO, Calif. — The Empire Strykers have announced Team USA's roster for the upcoming USA vs. Mexico — MASL Edition matchup, scheduled for Sunday, November 8, at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The American squad will feature an experienced collection of Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) players alongside women's indoor soccer standouts as the international rivalry returns to the Inland Empire.

Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. PT, with the special exhibition bringing male and female players together in a mixed-roster competition between the United States and Mexico.

Among the recognizable names representing Team USA are veteran indoor soccer players Franck Tayou, Nick Perera, Gordy Gurson and goalkeeper Chris Toth, who bring extensive professional experience to the American lineup.

Tayou, one of the MASL's most recognizable attacking players, adds a significant offensive presence to the squad. Perera and Gurson provide additional experience, while Toth brings an established goalkeeping résumé to the matchup.

Team USA will also feature several players with connections to the Empire Strykers, including Justin Stinson, Brian Orozco, Andy Reyes and Jorge DeLeon.

Their familiarity with the Toyota Arena playing surface and the MASL's fast-paced style of soccer will provide an important foundation for the American side.

Additional men's roster selections include Jesus Pacheco, Chad Vandergriffe, Sebastian Mendez, Luis Moralez and Drew Ruggles.

The American women's lineup brings together players from multiple indoor soccer backgrounds, including Lillian Urumieh and Danielle Lopez of the Empire Strykers' Pulse program.

They will be joined by Natalie Renee Oronoz, Kelsey Keown, Kaela Dickerman, Kennedy Kessler, Amy Neal, Gabby Byroth and Courtney Jones.

Amber Huff and Taylor Hanson, both listed with the San Diego Sockers, complete the named women's roster.

Team USA's roster brings together athletes who compete for different clubs throughout the indoor soccer landscape, creating a unique opportunity to represent the United States against their Mexican counterparts.

On the opposite side, Mexico will be headlined by Empire Strykers star Marco Fabián, a gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympics and a veteran of the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups.

With professional players representing both countries, the November 8 contest promises another competitive chapter in one of international soccer's most familiar rivalries.

The matchup continues the Empire Strykers' tradition of bringing special international soccer events to the Inland Empire, giving local supporters an opportunity to see accomplished players from across the indoor game compete on one stage.

USA vs. Mexico — MASL Edition takes place Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Toyota Arena in Ontario, with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m. PT.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.