As it happened: USA romps to win over Peru as two teenagers score in their debuts — SkimNews
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- United States won 4-1 over Peru in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, marking their first match since the 2026 FIFA World Cup run
- Cavan Sullivan, a 16-year-old attacker, earned his first U.S. cap and start, drawing heavy pre-match attention
- Justin Ellis and Julian Hall stole the spotlight by each scoring a goal on their international debuts, overshadowing Sullivan's anticipated debut
- A total of 11 Americans represented their country for the first time in the match, signaling a significant youth infusion for the program
Why it matters: The U.S. used the post-World Cup window to debut a remarkable 11 first-time players, including two teenage goalscorers, indicating a deliberate generational reset. The 4-1 scoreline against Peru shows the depth of that youth pipeline is producing results, not just experience — relevant as the program shapes its identity heading into the next competitive cycle.
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