In case you haven’t heard, the US Men’s National Team aren’t heading to Russia next summer.
However tragedy has made way for opportunity, and with the World Cup now a distant memory, interim manager Dave Sarachan opted to field a youth-laden side vs. the European champions Tuesday night in Leiria.
Deploying a high press, the US frustrated Portugal in the first half, with several Americans eager to impress on a big stage. Weston McKinnie in particular was a bright spot in central midfield, and in the 21st minute, the Schalke starlet would put the USA ahead: After C.