The U.S. men’s national team made history in more ways than one in their 5–1 demolition of Uruguay at Raymond James Stadium on Tuesday.
Mauricio Pochettino made wholesale changes to his final USMNT lineup of 2025 against their toughest opponent post-Concacaf Gold Cup. Despite nine alterations, the U.S. put together their best performance ever under the Argentinian manager. So much so that they broke some records along the way.
The USMNT put on an offensive clinic against Uruguay in the first half scoring four goals in a 26-minute span. Sebastian Berhalter scored a Toni Kroos-esque free kick in the 17th minute to get things started as Alex Freeman added a brace shortly after. Diego Luna put the game truly to bed in the 43rd minute with a darting run into the box after a slick passing exchange down the left flank.
It was the 11th time since 1970 that the USMNT scored four goals in a first half, according to .
Tanner Tessmann added a fifth off the bench in the second half marking the first time the USMNT had ever scored five goals against a CONMEBOL opponent, a World Cup-winning nation and a top 30 ranked FIFA country.
