{
  "id": 12652309,
  "title": "USMNT winners, losers: Whose stock changed after perfect international window?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/usmnt-winners-losers-whose-stock-changed-after-perfect-international",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T15:17:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/usmnt-winners-losers-whose-stock-151747349.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The U.S. men's national team (USMNT) had a successful September-October international window, winning all four friendlies and boasting a combined scoreline of 12-3. This period showcased promising developments for several players, while others faced challenges.\n\nMauricio Pochettino's side expanded its player pool effectively, with 13 debuts across the four matches, including eight teenagers. Players like Gio Reyna and Alex Freeman emerged as potential stars. Reyna, 23, started all four games, registering two assists and playing a crucial role. He has now started eight straight games, a first in his career. Alex Freeman, 22, has now played in 25 consecutive matches and was praised for his defensive and offensive contributions. His performance earned him a compliment from USMNT legend Landon Donovan, who deemed him the best player on the field during the Canada match.\n\nSullivan, the USMNT's youngest goalscorer at just 17, showcased his talent and audacity. His goal against Mexico was a remarkable display of skill and bravery. Hall, another teenager, became the youngest USMNT player to score in each of his first three appearances, becoming only the third to do so. He demonstrated his ability to find good scoring opportunities despite missing some chances.\n\nDiego Kochen and Brian Schwake proved their worth as the new goalkeepers in the window, showing solid distribution, command over their goals, and impressive saves. However, the veteran goalkeepers, Matt Freese and Chris Brady, struggled, conceding goals and being substituted early in the matches.\n\nPlayers like Miles Robinson and Frankie Westfield faced setbacks during the window. Robinson, 29, looked shaky against Chile, and Westfield, 20, had a tough debut against Chile, struggling in his first start and not playing again thereafter.",
  "summary": "The U.S. men's national team could not have started the post-World Cup era much better, but there were still some players who saw their stock dip.",
  "key_points": [
    "USMNT won all four friendlies, scoring 12-3 combined.",
    "Players like Reyna and Freeman emerged as potential stars.",
    "Veteran goalkeepers struggled, leading to substitutions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}