U.S. loses 2-1 to Germany in pre‑World Cup friendly
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- U.S. lost 2‑1 to Germany in a pre‑World Cup friendly in Chicago on Saturday.
- Antonee Robinson scored the 37th‑minute equaliser and logged 12 defensive interventions and six ball recoveries, the most on the U.S. side.
- Germany opened the scoring when Kai Havertz headed a free‑kick, and later assisted Leroy Sané for the winning goal in the 57th minute.
- U.S. has played four consecutive top‑15 opponents, winning one and losing three, with a cumulative 5.6 xG versus opponents’ 6.2 xG and a 6‑to‑11 goal differential.
- Mauricio Pochettino said the match was “even,” praising his squad’s commitment and reaction after the early goal.
Why it matters: The USMNT’s 2‑1 loss and a 6‑to‑11 goal deficit across four top‑15 games underscore defensive lapses, putting coach Mauricio Pochettino under pressure to tighten the backline before Friday’s World Cup opener against Paraguay.
