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Mathis Albert gives USMNT a reason to be excited about his international future

The 17-year-old came off the bench and almost immediately won a penalty for the Stars and Stripes that helped them change the course of the match.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 4:58 AM
Mathis Albert gives USMNT a reason to be excited about his international future
Key Things to Know
  • Borussia Dortmund starlet Mathis Albert made his senior USMNT debut against Peru.
  • Manager Mauricio Pochettino brought Albert on as a second-half substitute around the hour mark.
  • Albert became the youngest American to debut in the Bundesliga at 16 years and 11 months.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Borussia Dortmund teenager Mathis Albert made his senior debut for the USMNT in an international friendly against Peru. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino called up Albert as part of an autumn window roster focused on young talent, introducing him as a second-half substitute around the hour mark.

Albert previously became the youngest American to debut in the German Bundesliga at 16 years and 11 months following his Borussia Dortmund appearance in April. Dortmund previously rejected multiple loan offers across Europe, viewing the young attacker as a central part of their long-term project.

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