Skip to content
Union
Link copied to clipboard
Link copied to clipboard

U.S. men’s soccer falls short in major test against star-studded Germany

After Christian Pulisic's dazzling opening goal, a defensive collapse in the second half loss showed how far the Americans still have to go before hosting the 2026 World Cup.

Germany's Jamal Musiala tries to dribble past the United States' Joe Scally (left) and Gio Reyna during the first half.
Germany's Jamal Musiala tries to dribble past the United States' Joe Scally (left) and Gio Reyna during the first half.Read moreJessica Hill / AP
    by Jonathan Tannenwald
    Updated 
    Published