Morocco, who are also set for Qatar 2022, is the first African team the U.S. has played during Berhalter's tenure.

"We're excited to face a fellow World Cup finalist and provide our team with a different challenge," he said. "With only six international games before the World Cup, this is a critical period for our team preparation."

The match will mark the second time in just over six months that the U.S. will play in Cincinnati, following last November's 2-0 win over rivals Mexico in World Cup qualifying. But Berhalter is known to be a fan of the facilities and stadium of FC Cincinnati, and that influenced the decision to have the game played in the Queen City.

"Combining the magnificent training facilities, the world-class stadium and the amazing atmosphere, Cincinnati ticked all the boxes to give us a great start to these summer matches," Berhalter said.

Morocco was dominant during their World Cup qualifying run, going unbeaten with a record of 7-0-1, while scoring 25 goals and surrendering only three. Morocco was drawn into Group F at the World Cup along with Belgium, Canada and Croatia. The USMNT has never beaten the Atlas Lions, posting a 0-3-0 record all time.

The last encounter took place in 2006 when the teams faced off in Nashville just prior to the World Cup in Germany. Morocco won that match 1-0. The previous two meetings came during the 1990's in Morocco -- a 3-1 loss on March 18, 1992 in Rabat and a 2-1 defeat on Nov. 17, 1999 in Marrakech -- a match which Berhalter started for the USMNT.