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Pulisic Ends Scoring Drought, Has Goal and Assist as Americans Beat Senegal 3-2 in World Cup Warmup
Pulisic scored his first USMNT goal since 2024 as the Americans used a heavy-rotation lineup to test their World Cup roster.
- On Sunday, May 31, the USMNT defeated Senegal in a friendly match at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, securing a victory in their first game featuring the World Cup roster.
- USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino announced on Saturday that Tim Ream, a 38-year-old defender for Charlotte FC, will wear the captain's armband during the World Cup.
- Folarin Balogun scored the decisive goal, while Christian Pulisic also found the net and goalkeeper Chris Brady made his international debut as part of ten second-half substitutions.
- Pulisic displayed confidence throughout the match, consistently challenging Senegal's defense, as the USMNT returned to winning ways with several encouraging performances ahead of the tournament.
- With the World Cup less than two weeks away, the USMNT will face Germany on Saturday, June 6, providing a final test before the tournament begins.
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