Columbus, OH- A better performance and new formation give the USMNT a much-needed victory
Zendejas with a marvelous strike
The opening goal came from a fantastic setup from Tim Ream, as he sprung Max Arfsten down the near side. When Arfsten got close to the end line, he crossed a nice ball that put Alex Zendejas in a good position to track the ball and took a wonderful volley that hit the inside of the near post in the 30th minute.
Balogun slips one in
In the second half, the USA were looking for a second goal to keep up the pressure. Christian Pulisic retrieved the ball in midfield and started to attack down the far side. He slipped a perfect ball in front of Folarin Balogun, got to it, and slipped a side-foot shot inside the back post in the 64th minute.
New formation from Pochettino
US Men’s National Team Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino changed up the formation as he decided to put three defenders on the back line. Tyler Adams with Cristian Roldan as the double sixes, Alex Freeman and Max Arfsten at the flanks, with creative players in Alex Zendejas and Christian Pulisic behind Folarin Balogun.
Matt Freese shone in goal
Matt Freese is showing everyone why he is the undisputed starting goalkeeper for the US Men’s National Team. Strong positioning, made timely saves, and has shown strength as a leader on the defensive side of the ball in his net.
Looking Ahead
The US Men’s National Team will be ready for their matches in October as they face Ecuador on Friday, the 10th, at the Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, and then they face Australia on Tuesday, the 14th, at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. Both matches will be broadcast on TNT Sports/HBO MAX in English and on NBC’s Universo/Peacock in Spanish
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