Youthful energy lifts US in grueling World Cup qualifying

[ASFN Admin]

Yunus Musah’s place in the U.S. lineup wasn’t certain until 24 hours before kickoff, when coach Greg Berhalter received a text message revealing the 18-year-old’s COVID-19 test had come back negative. The four played key roles in a 2-0 win over Jamaica that put the youthful group into first place in World Cup qualifying heading into Sunday’s match at Panama. “Yunus isn’t even nervous before the game,” Aaronson said.

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