{
  "id": 10078866,
  "title": "USMNT's 4-1 defeat of Peru features strong debut performances - including 17-year old sensation Cavan Sullivan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/usmnts-4-1-defeat-of-peru-features-strong-debut-performances",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T22:43:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/breaking-news/article/usmnts-4-1-defeat-of-peru-features-strong-debut-performances---including-17-year-old-sensation-cavan-sullivan-224352794.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) suffered a 4-1 defeat to Peru in their first match of a new World Cup cycle under coach Mauricio Pochettino. Among the standout performances was 17-year-old sensation Cavan Sullivan, who made his debut in the match. Sullivan started on the right wing and logged 62 minutes of play. He joined a list of 11 Americans debuting for the senior team that day, including defenders Peyton Miller and Neil Pierre, wingers Zavier Gozo and Mathis Albert, midfielders Brooklyn Raines and Adri Mehmeti, and forward Julian Hall. The young talent was part of a team that saw several newcomers make their first caps, with 13 of the 28 rostered players making their debuts. The U.S. had an early lead through an 11-year-old Ellis's header, but Peru equalized in the 20th minute. Tillman scored twice, one being a penalty kick in the 66th minute, and Hall added two more goals, including a late 90th-minute winner. The defensive efforts were led by goalkeeper Diego Kochen, who replaced the injured Matt Freese at halftime.",
  "summary": "The first U.S. match of a new World Cup cycle under Mauricio Pochettino also furnished a buzzy introduction Saturday for a thrilling prospect barely old enough to drive.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "USA players who scored a goal on USMNT debut: Complete list of first cap heroes for USA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/usa-players-who-scored-a-goal-on-usmnt-debut-complete-list-of-first",
        "published": "2026-09-26T20:46:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}