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.

Updated on: 19 November 2025 7:07 pm

United States' Mark McKenzie (22) and Tanner Tessman celebrate Tessmann's goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer game against Uruguay in Tampa, Fla. | Photo: AP/Jason Behnken

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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

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A United States fan cheers on his team following an international friendly soccer game against Uruguay in Tampa, Fla. | Photo: AP/Jason Behnken

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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