ESPN.com · Sep 7, 2025
USMNT player ratings: Defensive issues vs. South Korea
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The United States men's national team slumped to a 2-0 loss against South Korea in a friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, on Saturday.
The exhibition kicked off with an 18th-minute goal for the visitors when LAFC star Son Heung-min slotted the ball into the back of the net. Hindered by a poor defensive performance from its backline, the U.S. then found itself down 2-0 by the 43rd minute after Lee Dong-gyeong backheeled a shot from short range.
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