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In the first match under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the United States men’s national team defeated Panama in a friendly on Saturday night by the score of 2-0.
The USMNT was able to earn some revenge after previously falling to Panama in the Copa América group stage on June 27. The U.S. squad failed to advance to the knockout stage following the loss, which ultimately led to the firing of former manager Gregg Berhalter.
There initially appeared to be some skepticism regarding changes under Pochettino following a scoreless first half, although it it didn’t take long for the United States to get on the board under the 52-year-old once the second half started.
Following a give-and-go from
Brenden Aaronson and Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah scored off a slick feed
from Pulisic to break the tie in the 49th minute.
U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team @USMNT
The first goal of the Mauricio Pochettino era belongs to Yunus Musah!
His first for the #USMNT!! pic.twitter.com/bMd6ANOJhf
Panama nearly got on the board a few minutes later, but the USMNT maintained the lead following a double save by Matt Turner.
B/R Football @brfootball
Incredible double save by Matt Turner 🧱
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Ricardo Pepi cemented the victory for the U.S. squad in stoppage time, as he scored off a low cross from Haji Wright.
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Ricardo Pepi makes it 2-0 at the death 🚂
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Fans praised the performance from the team as well as Pochettino.
B/R Football @brfootball
USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino era starts off with a 2-0 win over Panama 🤠
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Elijah T-M. 🇨🇩🇺🇸 @tchilembe
POCH BALL BABY
Easy Tigs @Wizard1Lord
Team is so much more fluid going forward now. Only 60 minutes and they look a lot better on the ball.
Jeffrey Barrera @jeffro650
Pochettino building something here #USMNT
Anthony Dabbundo @AnthonyDabbundo
Mauricio Pochettino, he’s MAGIC you know
Roberto Rojas @RobertoRojas97
Welcome to the Mauricio Pochettino era.
Stefano Fusaro @S_Fusaro
Job well done for the #USMNT in Pochettino’s first match in charge. Starting to see his ideas on the pitch. Great effort from the players. Great performances for Pulisic, Turner, Musah, Jedi & Pepi. 2-0 over Panama. Mexico away up next. Breaking it down on @CBSSportsGolazo now.
Justin Ruderman @JustinRuderman_
#USMNT win first game under Pochettino
It wasn’t always pretty but the 2-0 victory over Panama showed positive signs of intended changes. Work to be done to adjust to the new system.
The USMNT will be back in action for a matchup with rival Mexico on Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. ET.
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