USA defeats Peru 4-1 with 11 teenage debutants in squad

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 27 Sept, 12:36 · Archive

The US men's national team beat Peru 4-1 in Orlando with 11 players making their debuts.

The United States men's national team defeated Peru 4-1 in Orlando on Saturday, with 11 players making their debuts. Sixteen-year-old Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to feature for the national team in over two decades, starting in midfield. Goals from Ellis, Gozo and Hall secured victory in the opening match of the 2030 World Cup cycle.

How it is being reported

• USA's new breakout star? Sullivan living up to Premier League promiseBBC News · 27 Sept, 12:14
• In playful moments, the USMNT’s new youth movement is already paying offGuardian Football · 27 Sept, 10:00
• USA thrash Peru as teenage newcomers shine in first step toward 2030Guardian Football · 26 Sept, 23:42
• Meet the USMNT’s next generation: a cheat sheet for 12 new players in campGuardian Football · 25 Sept, 16:15

In this story: United States · Peru · Cavan Sullivan · Mauricio Pochettino · Justin Ellis · Orlando

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