On this day in 1989, Ramos and Vanole seal two points

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‪🇺🇸 #USMNT‬ 1-0 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

‪📍 ‬St. Louis

‪👔 ‬Gansler

‪📋 ‬World Cup Q

After dropping the reverse fixture to open qualifying, the manager and players knew this was a must-win.

72'
After a Bruce Murray headed pass, Tab Ramos finds the back of the net.

90'
With time winding down, David Vanole stopped Mauricio Montero's penalty to preserve the two points.

Scorer: Tab Ramos 72′

USA: David Vanole, Steve Trittschuh, Mike Windischmann, Marcelo Balboa, John Stollmeyer, Brian Bliss (Jim Gabarra 81′), John Harkes, Tab Ramos, Bruce Murray, Brent Goulet, Frank Klopas (Peter Vermes 42′)

CRC: Gabelo Conejo, Vladimir Quesada, Róger Flores, Mauricio Montero, Carlos Hidalgo, Germán Chavarríá (Edwin Salazar 44′), Juan Cayasso, Enrique Díaz, Gilberto Rhoden (Leonidas Flores 66′), Alvaro Solano, Héctor Marchena

Cards: John Stollmeyer [Y 21′] – Alvaro Solano [Y 70′], Edwin Salazar [Y 73′]

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Player Profile: Jonathan Amon

Born on April 30, 1999, in Summerville, SC, the midfielder has played at FC Nordsjælland since 2017, scoring six goals in 37 league matches.

He currently has two caps under his belt. His first was a start in a 1-1 draw against 🇵🇪 on Nov 4, 2018. The other was off the bench in a 1-0 loss to 🇯🇲 on June 5, 2019.

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Player Profile: Alejandro Bedoya

Born on April 29, 1987, in Englewood, NJ, the midfielder has played professionally since 2009, playing in 🇸🇪, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and 🇫🇷 before moving to Philadephia Union in 2016.

He has made 66 USMNT caps, netting twice. Here is the latest of the two, a winner against 🇨🇿 on Sept 3, 2014.

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One Cap Hero Series: Gordan Bradley

‪#OneCapHero Gordon Bradley 🇺🇸‬

‪Born on Nov 23, 1933, in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, Bradley replaced Eugene Chyzowych as the #USMNT manager in October 1973.‬

‪He earned one cap in a 2-0 loss to 🇮🇱 on Nov 15, 1973, and ironically, he did not gain his citizenship until 1974.‬

‪He died on this day in 2008.‬

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One Cap Hero Series: Tommy O'Hara

#OneCapHero Tommy O'Hara 🇺🇸

Born on Aug 17, 1952, O'Hara started his career at Celtic in 1971 before moving to the US in 1978 to play in the NASL for four seasons. He finished his career in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, where he was born.

He made his one cap in the only match of 1982 — a 2-1 win over 🇹🇹 on Mar 21.

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On this day in 2004, Pope's late winner over Mexico

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‪🇺🇸 #USMNT‬ 1-0 🇲🇽 #ElTri

‪📍 Dallas‬

‪👔 ‬Arena

‪📋 ‬Friendly

A one-off friendly against the rivals ends with the captain scoring at the death.

90+3'
Bobby Convey curled in the free-kick. Taylor Twellman skied and found the frame. A good save from Oswaldo Sanchez fell to Pope for the winner.

Scorer: Eddie Pope (Taylor Twellman) 93′

USA: 1-Jonny Walker; 2- Frankie Hejduk, 23-Eddie Pope (capt.), 25-Pablo Mastroeni, 15-Bobby Convey; 14-Chris Armas, 5-Kerry Zavagnin, 10-Landon Donovan, 7-DaMarcus Beasley; 16-Josh Wolff (20-Taylor Twellman, 66), 11-Conor Casey (9-Jovan Kirovski, 84)

Subs not used: 22-Kevin Hartman, 4- Chris Albright, 6-Ritchie Kotschau, 8-Richard Mulrooney, 13-Pat Noonan

MEX: 1-Oswaldo Sanchez, 5-Duilio Davino, 14-Francisco Rodriguez, 20-Ricardo Osorio; 2-Diego Martinez, 8-Pavel Pardo (19-Israel Lopez, 46), 23-Luis Perez, 7-Octavio Valdez (11-Emilio Mora, 67), 21-Hector Altamirano (6-Mario Perez, 61); 9-Jared Borguetti (3-Omar Briceno, 80), 10-Omar Bravo

Subs not used: 12-Moises Munoz, 15-Jesus Mendoza, 18-Salvador Carmona

Referee: Mauricio Navarro (CAN)

Cards: Conor Casey [Y 25′], Bobby Convey [Y 36], Frankie Hejduk [Y 71] — Pavel Pardo [Y 31], Luis Perez [Y 30′], Omar Briceno [Y 92′]

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One Cap Hero Series: Joshua Gros

#OneCapHero Joshua Gros 🇺🇸

Born on June 25, 1982, Gros was drafted by @dcunited in 2004 and played 110 matches over four seasons.

He retired in 2007 as a result of accumulated head injuries.

He made his only cap in a 2-0 win over 🇲🇽 on Feb 7, 2007. He came on in the 68’.

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On this day in 2001, Wolff scores winner as US stay perfect

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‪🇺🇸 #USMNT‬ 1-0 🇨🇷‬ Costa Rica

‪📍 ‬Kansas City

‪👔 ‬Arena

‪📋 ‬World Cup Q

The US makes it nine points from the first three matches, with Josh Wolff scoring his second of qualifying.

70'
A Jeff Agoos cross finds Clint Mathis in the box. It may or may not hit his arm before Wolff scores.

Scorer: Josh Wolff (Clint Mathis), 69′

USA: 1-Kasey Keller; 6-David Regis, 12-Jeff Agoos, 16-Carlos Llamosa, 2-Steve Cherundolo; 14- Clint Armas, 10-Claudio Reyna (Capt.; Gregg Berhalter, 90′), 8-Earnie Stewart, 22-Tony Sanneh; 5-Clint Mathis (7-Eddie Lewis, 81′), 15-Josh Wolff (11-Ante Razov, 71′)

CRC: 1-Erick Lonnis; 2-Jervis Drummond, 21-Reynaldo Parks (Capt.), 5-Gilberto Martinez; 22-Carlos Castro (20-William Sunsing, 75′), 19-Rodrigo Cordero (11-Ronald Gomez, 79′), 15-Harold Wallace, 7- Roland Fonseca; 16-Steven Bryce (8-Mauricio Solis, 60′), 9-Paulo Wanchope, 17-Hernan Medford

Referee: Jorge Larrionda Pietrafiesa (URU)

Cards: None

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Player Profile: Erik Palmer-Brown

Born on April 24, 1997, Napoleon, OH, the defender has been at @ManCity since 2018, currently on loan at @FKAustriaWien.

He made 2️⃣ caps in 2018 for the #USMNT, making his first cap in a 3-0 win over 🇧🇴 on May 8.

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Player Profile: Steve Trittschuh

Born on April 24, 1965, in Granite City, IL, the defender played 14 pro seasons across 🇨🇿, 🇳🇱 and 🇺🇸.

Trittschuh made 37 caps for the USMNT and was part of the team that qualified for the 1990 World Cup. Here is his goal against 🇹🇹 in qualifying on May 13, 1989.

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Player Profile: Kyle Beckerman

Born on April 23, 1982, in Crofton, MD, the midfielder has played in the MLS since 2000 and has spent the last 13 seasons at Real Salt Lake.

Beckerman has made 59 caps for the USMNT, including three in the 2014 World Cup. His only goal came in the Gold Cup QF against 🇵🇦 on July 17, 2009.

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One Cap Hero Series: Eddie Robinson

#OneCapHero Eddie Robinson 🇺🇸

Born in Orlando, FL, the defender played 11 pro seasons — all in the MLS at the San Jose Earthquakes and the Houston Dynamo.

Robinson made his lone cap on Jan 19, 2008, in a 2-0 win over 🇸🇪. He started the match and scored the winner in the 15' off a Pat Noonan corner.

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On this day in 1998, Reyna masterclass in road win

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‪🇺🇸 #USMNT‬ 3-0 🇦🇹 Austria

‪📍 ‬Vienna

‪👔 ‬Sampson

‪📋 ‬Friendly

Claudio Reyna put on a clinic, setting up two and scoring one, in this one-off match on the road.

54'
Frankie Hejduk opens the scoring with this finish after Reyna's slick dribble.

89'
With the game winding down, Reyna was the provider again.

His backheel beats the offside trap and Brian McBride is in on goal by himself.

90+3'
Reyna capped his great day with this dribble inside and a shot to the bottom corner.

This was USMNT's fifth win out of nine to start the year.

Scorers: Frankie Hedjuk 54, Brian McBride 89′, Claudio Reyna 90+3′

AUT: Michael Konsel (Franz Wohlfahrt 46′), Harald Cerny (Markus Schopp 57′), Peter Schottel, Martin Hiden, Anton Pfeffer (Walter Kogler 46′), Roman Mahlich, Ivica Vastic, Dietmar Kuhbauer, Anton Polster (Mario Haas 57′), Andreas Herzog (Hannes Reinmayr 57′), Gilbert Prilasnig (Martin Amerhauser 46′)

USA: Kasey Keller, Mike Burns, Thomas Dooley, Eddie Pope, Cobi Jones, Claudio Reyna (Roy Wegerle 90+’), Chad Deering, Brian Maisonneuve (Predrag Radosavljevic 70′), Frankie Hedjuk (John O’Brien 80′), Ernie Stewart (Jeff Agoos 87′), David Wagner (Brian McBride 46′)

Cards: Ivica Vastic [Y 34′]

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Player Profile: Brad Evans

Born on April 20, 1985, in Phoenix, AZ, the defender played 15 professional seasons, mostly in the #MLS with the Seattle Sounders.

He made 27 caps for the USMNT from 2009-2017. He scored one senior goal, which was a late winner in a 2014 World Cup Q against 🇯🇲 on June 7, 2013.

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On this day in 1997, Mexico draw at home

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‪🇺🇸 #USMNT‬ 2-2 🇲🇽 #ElTri

‪📍 ‬Foxborough

‪👔 ‬Sampson

‪📋 ‬World Cup Q

The largest crowd for World Cup qualifier in the ‪🇺🇸 to that point saw a "wildly entertaining, but ultimately unfulfilling" draw.

1'
Kasey Keller would like to forget this one.

34'
Claudio Reyna tossed in this set piece. Eric Wynalda won the second ball and it fell for Eddie Pope, who equalizes.

53'
Luis Hernández showed why he is special with this finish.

73'
Earnie Stewart picks the ball up on the left wing after a Wynalda flick. He throws in the cross and after it deflects off Thomas Dooley, Nicolás Ramírez finds his own net.

USA: Kasey Keller, Marcelo Balboa, Alexi Lalas (Michael Mason 77′), Eddie Pope, Jeff Agoos, Thomas Dooley (David Wagner 76′), John Harkes, Claudio Reyna, Mike Sorber, Eddie Stewart, Eric Wynalda

MEX: Adolfo Ríos, Pavel Prado, Claudio Suárez, Duilio Davino, Ramón Ramírez (Ricardo Peláez 89′), Alberto Coyote, Alberto García Aspe, Benjamín Galindo (Joaquín del Olmo 79′), Luis Hernández, Carlos Hermosillo, Luis Roberto Alves (Nicolás Ramírez 63′)

Cards: Claudio Reyna [Y 36′] – Duilio Davino [Y 33′], Ramón Ramírez [Y 66′], Luis Hernández [R 68′], Benjamín Galindo [Y 78′]

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Player Profile: Maurice Edu

Born on April 18, 1986, in Fontana, CA, the midfielder played 11 professional seasons across 🇺🇸, 🇹🇷, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, ending in 2017.

Edu made 46 USMNT caps from 2007-2014, most notably in the 2010 World Cup. Here is his only goal on May 25, 2010, against 🇨🇿.

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On this day in 2002, a loss during World Cup preparations

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🇺🇸 #USMNT 1-2 🇮🇪 Ireland

📍 Dublin

👔 Arena

📋 Friendly

In the mud and rain in preparation for the World Cup, a late winner ruined this trip.

34’

Eddie Pope equalizes by pouncing on this chance off a corner.

83’

Gary Doherty gets on the end of this Steve Staunton set-piece for the winner.

Scorers: Mark Kinsella (Steve Finnan) 7′, Gary Doherty (Steve Staunton) 83′ — Eddie Pope 34′ (1-1)

IRL: 1-Shay Given; 2-Steve Finnan (14-Gary Kelly, 46′), 3-Ian Harte (17-Steve Staunton, 46′), 4-Andy O’Brien (12-Kenny Cunningham, 46′), 5-Gary Breen (18-Gary Dougherty, 72′); 6-Colin Healy, 7-Rory Delap, 8-Mark Kinsella (15-Matt Holland, 46′), 11-Kevin Kilbane (20-Steven Reid, 46′); 9-Damien Duff (13-David Connolly, 46′), 10-Robbie Keane (19-Clinton Morrison, 83′)

Subs not used: 16-Dean Kiely, 22-Nick Colgan

USA: 1-Brad Friedel (18-Kasey Keller, 46′); 12-Jeff Agoos, 23-Eddie Pope, 3-Gregg Berhalter (4-Greg Vanney, 46′), 22-Tony Sanneh; 14-Chris Armas, 5-John O’Brien (7-Eddie Lewis, 46′), 8-Earnie Stewart (21-Landon Donovan, 46′), 10-Claudio Reyna (2-Frankie Hejduk, 72′); 20-Brian McBride (9-Joe-Max Moore, 46′), 11-Clint Mathis (15-Josh Wolff, 64′)

Subs not used: None

Referee: Philippe Leuba (SUI)

Cards: None

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John Harkes vs T&T (Video)

John Harkes (@johnharkes6) vs 🇹🇹 on May 13, 1989 in a final round World Cup Qualifier for 90’ Italia.

The then 22-year-old anchored the center of the park, spraying passes in the first half before making tackles and blocking a shot in the second.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw. pic.twitter.com/yvUgtrNDqX

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One Cap Hero Series: Matthew Olosunde

Current #OneCapHero Matthew Olosunde 🇺🇸

Born in Philadelphia, PA, the fullback just enjoyed his first season at Rotherham United, making 39 appearances in all competitions.

Olosunde made his debut for the #USMNT on May 18, 2018 against 🇧🇴, replacing Eric Lichaj in the 75'.

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On this day in 2015, Morris and Agudelo score to beat Mexico

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‪🇺🇸 #USMNT‬ 2-0 🇲🇽 #ElTri

‪📍 ‬San Antonio

‪👔 ‬Klinsmann

‪📋 ‬Friendly

With this win, the Yanks were 13-5-5 (WTL) against their rivals since 2000 and the tides were turning... (1-1-3 since)

49'
Jordan Morris opened the second half with this goal.

72'
Juan Agudelo capped the game with this wonderful strike. He comes inside on his defender after being allowed to turn and finds the bottom corner through Cirilo Saucedo.

Scorers: Jordan Morris (unassisted) 49′, Juan Agudelo (Michael Bradley) 72′

USA: 1-Nick Rimando (22-William Yarbrough, 46′); 2-DeAndre Yedlin, 3-Omar Gonzalez, 19-Ventura Alvarado, 14-Greg Garza (11-Brek Shea, 46′); 15-Kyle Beckerman (21-Perry Kitchen, 63′), 10-Mix Diskerud (6-Brad Evans, 80′), 7-Joe Corona (9-Miguel Ibarra, 46), 4-Michael Bradley (Capt.); 20-Gyasi Zardes, 8-Jordan Morris (17-Juan Agudelo, 65′)

Subs not used: 5-Matt Besler, 13-Lee Nguyen, 16-Julian Green, 18-Chris Wondolowski

Head coach: Jurgen Klinsmann

MEX: 12-Cirilo Saucedo; 21-Hiram Mier (3-Oswaldo Alanis, 46′), 2-Francisco Rodriguez (8-Luis Rodriguez, 60′), 13-Carlos Salcedo (4-Julio Cesar Dominguez, 46′); 7-Efrain Velarde, 17-Mario Osuna, 18-Carlos Esquivel, 15-Gerardo Flores (6-George Corral, 67′); 10-Luis Montes (Capt.) (5-Antonio Rios, 79′), 9-Erick Torres, 20-Eduardo Herrera (19-Marco Bueno, 83′)

Subs not used: 1-Jonathan Orozco, 16-Adrian Aldrete

Head coach: Miguel Herrera

Referee: Ricardo Montero (CRC)

Cards: none

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Michael Bradley Passing Compilation

Happy Easter!

Here is a mini compilation of Michael Bradley making great passes.#USMNT pic.twitter.com/DJ6urMaf5m

— USMNT Historian 🇺🇸 (@usmnt_historian) April 12, 2020

On this day in 2006, Olsen's last US goal

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‪🇺🇸 #USMNT‬ 1-1 🇯🇲 Jamaica

‪📍 ‬Cary

‪👔 ‬Arena

‪📋 ‬Friendly

Ben Olsen scored his sixth and final goal for the US in the friendly draw.

25'
Landon Donovan takes the free-kick quickly and Olsen's shot sneaks over the line.

Scorers: Ben Olsen (Landon Donovan) 25′ — Teafore Bennett (Jermaine Hue) 4′

USA: 1-Tony Meola; 4-Chris Albright, 23-Eddie Pope, 2-Frankie Hejduk, 19-Steve Ralston (8-Clint Dempsey, 55′), 14-Ben Olsen, 25-Pablo Mastroeni, 10-Landon Donovan, 13-Pat Noonan (5-John O’Brien, 67′); 16-Josh Wolff (8-Eddie Johnson, 46′), 20-Taylor Twellman (11-Brian Ching, 46′)

Subs not used: 3-Nick Garcia, 6-Kerry Zavagnin, 24-Matt Reis

Head Coach: Bruce Arena

JAM: 30-Donovan Ricketts; 25-Claude Davis (5-Demar Stewart, 29′), 19-Garfield Reid, 16-Omar Daley, 3-Damion Stewart; 7-Jason Morrison (14-Dane Richards, 59′), 8-Jamal Campbell-Ryce (9-Fabian Dawkins, 61′), 17-Jermaine Hue, 18-Khari Stephenson (20-Oneil Thompson, 71′); 6-Ryan Johnson (12-Jermaine Johnson, 71′), 15-Teafore Bennett (21-Newton Sterling, 62′)

Subs not used: 13-Shawn Sawyers

Head Coach: Wendell Downswell

Referee: Jorge Gasso Flores (MEX)

Cards: Eddie Pope [Y 28′] — Omar Daley [Y 34′], Garfield Reid [Y 74′]

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Player Profile: Frank Borghi

Born on April 9, 1925, in St. Louis, MO, the goalkeeper played a vital role in the #USMNT from 1949-53, making 9️⃣ caps.

He is most known for making several key saves in the 1-0 upset of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 in the 1950 World Cup.

He died on Feb 2, 2015.

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Player Profile: Herculez Gomez

Born on April 6, 1982, in Los Angeles, CA, the forward played professionally from 2003-16 in both 🇺🇸 and 🇲🇽.

He made 24 #USMNT caps between 2007-13, netting 6️⃣ goals. Here is his first goal in his third cap on May 5, 2010.

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On this day in 2002, Mathis' goal sees US past Mexico

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‪🇺🇸 #USMNT‬ 1-0 🇲🇽 #ElTri

‪📍 ‬Denver

‪👔 ‬Arena

‪📋 ‬Friendly

Clint Mathis had an eventful month with the Yanks with four goals, one assist and one red card in his last four matches.

66'
After a mistake at the back on a Carlos Llamosa long-ball, Mathis pounces for the winner.

Scorer: Clint Mathis (Carlos Llamosa) 66′

USA: 1-Tony Meola; 5-Frankie Hejduk; 25-Pablo Mastroeni, 23-Eddie Pope, 3-Greg Vanney (2-Carlos Llamosa, 46′); 8-Richard Mulrooney; 13-Cobi Jones (Capt.) (10-Brian Maisonneuve, 69′), 11-Clint Mathis, 21-Landon Donovan (17-Brian West, 77′), 7-DaMarcus Beasley; 9-Ante Razov (15-Josh Wolff, 46′)

Subs not used: 18-Tim Howard, 4-Carlos Bocanegra, 20-Brian McBride

MEX: 12-Oscar Perez; 5-Manuel Vidrio, 20-Melvin Brown, 3-Heriberto Morales; 22-Alberto Rodriguez (15-Javier Saavedra, 46′), 14-German Villa (13-Sigifredo Mercado, 57′), 7-Braulio Luna, 16-Jesus Mendoza (10-Adolfo Bautista, 46′), 19-Gabriel Caballero (18-Johan Rodriguez, 57′);11-Daniel Osorno (8-Alberto Garcia Aspe, 68′), 9-Carlos Ochoa.

Subs not used: 1-Jorge Campos

Referee: Clive Wright (JAM)

Cards: Eddie Pope [Y 17′], Landon Donovan [Y 68′], Frankie Hedjuk [R 90′] — Melvin Brown [Y 46+], Braulio Luna [Y 77′], Alberto Garcia Aspe [R 90′]

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On this day in 2014, the Yanks squander two-goal lead

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🇺🇸 #USMNT 2-2 🇲🇽 #ElTri

📍 Glendale 

👔 Klinsmann

📋 Friendly

After leading by two goals at halftime, 🇲🇽 fought back for a draw in the second half.

15'

Michael Bradley gets on the end of this Graham Zusi cross.

28'

Bradley is involved again. After a Tony Beltran cross, his header was flicked it on toward the back post.

Chris Wondolowski was in the right spot to slide in and find the net.

67'

Alan Pulido equalizes on the rebound. 

Scorers: Michael Bradley (Graham Zusi) 15′, Chris Wondolowski (Michael Bradley) 28′ — Rafael Marquez (Marco Fabian) 49′, Alan Pulido (unassisted) 67′

USA: 1-Nick Rimando; 6-Tony Beltran (2-DeAndre Yedlin, 72′), 3-Omar Gonzalez, 5-Matt Besler (21-Clarence Goodson, 59′), 15-Michael Parkhurst; 14-Kyle Beckerman (7-Maurice Edu, 72′), 19-Graham Zusi (10-Landon Donovan, 59′), 11-Brad Davis (9-Julian Green, 59′), 4-Michael Bradley; 17-Chris Wondolowski (18-Eddie Johnson, 64′), 8-Clint Dempsey (Capt.)

Subs not used: 12-Sean Johnson, 16-Luis Gil, 22-Bill Hamid

Head Coach: Jurgen Klinsmann

MEX: 23-Moisés Muñoz (1-Alfredo Talavera, 46′); 28-Rogelio Chávez (22-Paúl Aguilar, 63′), 6-Juan Carlos Valenzuela, 4-Rafael Márquez (Capt.), 2-Francisco Javier Rodríguez; 27-Carlos Peña (9-Raúl Jiménez, 46′), 17-Jesús Zavala, 7-Miguel Layun (16-Miguel Ángel Ponce, 68′); 11-Alán Pulido, 18-Isaac Brizuela (10-Luis Montes, 57′), 8-Marco Fabián

Sub not used: 5-Enrique Pérez, 26-Juan Carlos Medina

Head Coach: Miguel Herrera

Referee: Roberto Moreno (PAN)

Cards: DeAndre Yedlin [Y 83′] — Miguel Angel Ponce [Y 76′]

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Player Profile: Zack Steffen

Born on April 2, 1995, in Coatesville, PA, the goalkeeper signed with Manchester City in 2019 before spending this last season at Fortuna Düsseldorf on loan.

He has 17 caps for the USMNT, with 8️⃣ wins and 6️⃣ shutouts, like this one over 🇲🇽.

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On this day in 2014, US squander two-goal lead in friendly

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‪📋 ‬Friendly

After leading by two goals at halftime, 🇲🇽 fought back for a draw in the second half.

15'
Michael Bradley gets on the end of this Graham Zusi cross.

28'

Bradley is involved again. After a Tony Beltran cross, the flicked it on toward the back post.

Chris Wondolowski was in the right spot to slide in and find the net.

67'
Alan Pulido equalizes on the rebound.

Scorers: Michael Bradley (Graham Zusi) 15′, Chris Wondolowski (Michael Bradley) 28′ — Rafael Marquez (Marco Fabian) 49′, Alan Pulido (unassisted) 67′

USA: 1-Nick Rimando; 6-Tony Beltran (2-DeAndre Yedlin, 72′), 3-Omar Gonzalez, 5-Matt Besler (21-Clarence Goodson, 59′), 15-Michael Parkhurst; 14-Kyle Beckerman (7-Maurice Edu, 72′), 19-Graham Zusi (10-Landon Donovan, 59′), 11-Brad Davis (9-Julian Green, 59′), 4-Michael Bradley; 17-Chris Wondolowski (18-Eddie Johnson, 64′), 8-Clint Dempsey (Capt.)

Subs not used: 12-Sean Johnson, 16-Luis Gil, 22-Bill Hamid

Head Coach: Jurgen Klinsmann

MEX: 23-Moisés Muñoz (1-Alfredo Talavera, 46′); 28-Rogelio Chávez (22-Paúl Aguilar, 63′), 6-Juan Carlos Valenzuela, 4-Rafael Márquez (Capt.), 2-Francisco Javier Rodríguez; 27-Carlos Peña (9-Raúl Jiménez, 46′), 17-Jesús Zavala, 7-Miguel Layun (16-Miguel Ángel Ponce, 68′); 11-Alán Pulido, 18-Isaac Brizuela (10-Luis Montes, 57′), 8-Marco Fabián

Sub not used: 5-Enrique Pérez, 26-Juan Carlos Medina

Head Coach: Miguel Herrera

Referee: Roberto Moreno (PAN)

Cards: DeAndre Yedlin [Y 83′] — Miguel Angel Ponce [Y 76′]

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