The U.S. men’s national team beat Peru 4-1 in Saturday’s friendly, with 19-year-old Justin Ellis and 18-year-old Julian Hall scoring on their debuts. Hall also provided an assist, and Gio Reyna set up Ellis; 11 players made their first U.S. appearances.
The other nine debutants were Cavan Sullivan, Mathis Albert, Zavier Gozo, Brooklyn Raines, Adri Mehmeti, Peyton Miller, Frankie Westfield, Neil Pierre and goalkeeper Diego Kochen. Sullivan was 16, while Albert won a penalty. Malik Tillman scored a penalty, created three chances and was FotMob’s Man of the Match; Sebastian Berhalter scored and assisted.
In MLS, Brian White scored his 17th goal of the season in Vancouver’s 3-3 draw, and Jordan Morris scored in Seattle’s 3-1 win. Injured Real Salt Lake forward Diego Luna was expected back in mid-November; Colorado goalkeeper Zack Steffen was expected back in early October.
