Archive: 2025 / 09
The USMNT beat Japan 2-0 in Columbus, riding goals from Alejandro Zendejas and Folarin Balogun and a sharp night from goalkeeper Matt Freese. Mauricio Pochettino made five changes after the loss to South Korea, and the team looked faster, cleaner, and more connected. Japan rotated heavily and threatened in spurts, but the U.S. managed the game and finished the September window with momentum.
Sep, 10 2025