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What did we learn from USMNT’s rout of rivals Mexico?

Don't look now, but Mauricio Pochettin's new-look USMNT is off to a red-hot start with three wins in three games following a tremendous tres a cero victory over bitter rivals Mexico on Saturday.

By Andy Edwards · Yahoo

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 4:51 AM

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Andy Edwards highlights the USMNT's 3-0 win against Mexico as proof of Mauricio Pochettino's successful youth-led approach.
Teenager Cavan Sullivan scored to become the youngest-ever goal scorer in USMNT history.
Teenager Julian Hall scored for his third consecutive international match against Mexico.

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Andy Edwards of Yahoo Sports analyzes the USMNT's 3-0 victory over rivals Mexico on Saturday under manager Mauricio Pochettino. Despite leaving veteran stars Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Folarin Balogun off the roster, the young United States squad secured its third consecutive win to open the 2030 World Cup cycle.

Edwards argues that Pochettino's reliance on young talent was validated by teenage starters Cavan Sullivan and Julian Hall. Sullivan became the youngest goal scorer in USMNT history, while Hall scored for the third straight match, drawing praise from Pochettino for the squad's maturity and resilience.

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What did we learn from USMNT’s rout of rivals Mexico?

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