USA Advances Without Pulisic

The U.S. men’s soccer team stunned the world by clinching their first-ever World Cup knockout stage berth after just two matches — and they did it without star striker Christian Pulisic. A shocking 11th-minute own goal and a stunning 43rd-minute header from 19-year-old Alex Freeman sealed a 2-0 victory over Australia, proving depth and grit can outshine individual brilliance. This marks a historic turnaround from their 1994 run — when they exited in the round of 16 — and signals a new era of resilience and collective strength on the global stage. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6774fdfd11a7c0eb