Watch Yunus Musah score Mauricio Pochettino’s first USMNT Era goal

The U.S. men’s national team era under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino got off to a solid start in an international match against Panama.

AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah scored the first goal early in the second half, giving the Stars and Stripes a 1-0 lead. Musah completed an impressive team move for the USMNT on the left that included several quick passes between Christian Pulisic, Brenden Aaronson and Antonee Robinson.

Musah made a quick run into the middle of the penalty area to meet Pulisic’s cross. The 49th-minute goal was Musah’s first goal for the USMNT in his 42nd appearance.

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Although the showdown at Q2 Stadium was a non-competitive friendly, the USMNT was desperate for a win against their CONCACAF opponents. Panama is undefeated in its last two games against the USMNT, defeated the Stars and Stripes 2-1 in the group stage of the 2024 Copa América and won on penalties in the semifinals of the 2023 Gold Cup.