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USMNT weekend roundup: Good day for the babies

Here’s a bullet-point rundown of USA player performances this weekend (Friday through Sunday). Players are divided by position groups (which helps my depth-chart-oriented brain process this information most usefully). Stats are from FotMob. Striker More from Justin Ellis here: More…

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 2:30 PM
USMNT weekend roundup: Good day for the babies
Key Things to Know
  • The United States defeated Peru 4-1 in an international friendly match in Orlando, Florida.
  • Justin Ellis and Julian Hall both scored their first international goals in their USA debuts.
  • Malik Tillman converted a penalty and was named Man of the Match in the victory.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The United States men's national team earned a 4-1 victory over Peru in an international friendly match on September 26, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. Several young players made their international debuts during the win, with 19-year-old Justin Ellis scoring the opening goal and 18-year-old Julian Hall adding both a goal and an assist off the bench. Malik Tillman scored a penalty and earned Man of the Match honors.

Additional debutants in the friendly included 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan, Mathis Albert, and Zavier Gozo. Across Major League Soccer action over the weekend, USMNT pool players also made impacts, including goals scored by Brandon Vázquez for Austin FC, Jordan Morris for the Seattle Sounders, Brian White for the Vancouver Whitecaps, and Johan Gómez for the Chicago Fire.

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