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USMNT player ratings: Freeman a surprise hero with...

Strong performances from Tyler Adams and Malik Tillman also earned high USMNT ratings, but it was Alex Freeman who stood out in a win over Australia.

USMNT player ratings: Freeman a surprise hero with...
Source: ESPN Soccer

An own goal and an Alex Freeman 's late header in the first-half sent the U.S. men's national team to a 2-0 win on Friday against Australia in Seattle, keeping the U.S. perfect through two games at the 2026 World Cup .

Being without star winger Christian Pulisic , who missed the game through injury, left the U.S. without its most dangerous attacking threat. His absence, while felt at various moments, still didn't stop the Americans from notching another win to remain atop the Group D standings.

With the win, the U.S. is already guaranteed a spot in the round of 32 even before their final group…

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