USA 5-1 URU: Freeman Brace Sees USMNT Gain Five-match Unbeaten Streak
Alex Freeman scored twice and Sebastian Berhalter and Diego Luna had one goal each as the United States overwhelmed Uruguay with a four-goal first half in a 5-1 win on Tuesday night to head into a World Cup year with a five-game unbeaten streak. Tanner Tessmann added a 68th-minute goal for the U.S., which scored five times against a South American confederation opponent and a top 30 team for the first time. The 16th-ranked Americans continued their autumn turnaround after lackluster performances in the CONCACAF Nations League and Gold Cup.
Uruguay's Brian Rodriguez (18) and United States' Brenden Aaronson (11) battle for the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer game in Tampa, Fla. | Photo: AP/Jason Behnken
A United States fan cheers on his team following an international friendly soccer game against Uruguay in Tampa, Fla. | Photo: AP/Jason Behnken
United States' Sebastian Berhalter (17) and Sergino Dest, right, celebrate Berhalter's goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer game against Uruguay in Tampa, Fla. | Photo: AP/Jason Behnken
United States' Sebastian Berhalter, center, is tripped during the second half of an international friendly soccer game against Uruguay in Tampa, Fla. | Photo: AP/Jason Behnken
Uruguay's Facundo Torres (21) and United States' Alex Freeman (16) go up for a header during the second half of an international friendly soccer game in Tampa, Fla. | Photo: AP/Jason Behnken
United States' Tanner Tessman celebrates his goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer game against Urugua in Tampa, Fla. | Photo: AP/Jason Behnken
United States' Tanner Tessman (8) scores on Uruguay goalie Cristopher Fiermarin (1) during the second half of an international friendly soccer game in Tampa, Fla. | Photo: AP/Jason Behnken
United States' John Tonkin (3) and Diego Luna (10) celebrate Luna's goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer game against Uruguay in Tampa, Fla. | Photo: AP/Jason Behnken
United States' Alex Freeman (16) scores on Uruguay goalie Cristopher Fiermarin (1) as Rodrigo Bentancur (6) defends during the first half of an international friendly soccer game in Tampa, Fla. | Photo: AP/Jason Behnken
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