Watch: Benches clear as USMNT and Chile fight near end of friendly
Things got heated near the end of the U.S. men's national team's 4-2 win over Chile on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
Tensions flared near the conclusion of the U.S. men's national team's 4-2 victory over Chile on Tuesday, September 29. A clash between Chile's Leandro Hernández and USMNT goalkeeper Brian Schwake escalated into a bench-clearing brawl deep into stoppage time of the second half. After Mathis Albert had put the U.S. ahead 4-2, Schwake deliberately kicked the ball away within the penalty area, prompting a series of USMNT players to rush in to shield their goalkeeper.
Chris Richards was the first to intervene, quickly followed by Auston Trusty, Tyler Adams, and Brooklyn Raines. Eventually, both teams' benches cleared, with USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino attempting to intervene and halt the fight. Both Richards and Hernández received yellow cards for their involvement in the altercation. Upon the final whistle, the animosity continued as players once again engaged in physical altercations.
Richards commented on TNT after the match, stating that while the team was understandably frustrated by their loss, "they went to our goalie and the kick went on the ground. You're on our home soil. That's not gonna fly."
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