Sergiño Dest scores as US men’s national team leads Senegal 3-2
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Sergiño Dest scored the opening goal in the US men's national team's 3-2 match against Senegal on June 1, 2026. The goal came after a series of precise passes during a fast-paced buildup, highlighting the team's improved chemistry. This match marks the first start together for wing-backs Antonee Robinson and Dest, who were key players during the 2022 cycle. Their performance, along with that of Ricardo Pepi and Christian Pulisic, contributed to the exciting attacking display from the US. The game is ongoing as both teams compete for crucial points.
- •US men’s national team playing Senegal on June 1, 2026.
- •Dest scores the opener after a 20-pass buildup.
- •Robinson and Dest start together for the first time under Pochettino.
- •Match highlights improved team chemistry among key players.
- •Ongoing match; US leads 3-2 against Senegal.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — How wing-backs and chemistry helped the US break through against Senegal
- 11:30 AMThe Guardian Sport — How wing-backs and chemistry helped the US break through against Senegal
"Sergiño Dest scored the US’s opener on Sunday thanks a collection of little actions from his teammates The United States men’s national team has undergone considerable change from one window to the next throughout Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure. And it makes some sense; the Argentine had plenty of first-hand assessments to conduct, limiting the core group’s ability to iron out patterns of play and forge partnerships. Still, amid all that turnover, Antonee Robinson and Sergiño Dest were expected to remain the first-choice options at full-back (or wing-back, depending on the system) for the 2026 World Cup. Both had been essential in the 2022 cycle, after all, and continued to fare well when healthy for their club teams (Fulham for Robinson, and PSV for Dest). That “when healthy” caveat has worked overtime throughout Pochettino’s nineteen months in charge, though, with Dest suffering a torn ACL just before the 2024 Copa América and Robinson missing for much of last fall due to knee issues. Continue reading...
"Sergiño Dest scored the US’s opener on Sunday thanks a collection of little actions from his teammates
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 11:30 AMHow wing-backs and chemistry helped the US break through against Senegal
Sergiño Dest scored the US’s opener on Sunday thanks a collection of little actions from his teammates
- The Guardian SportJun 1, 2026, 11:30 AMHow wing-backs and chemistry helped the US break through against Senegal
Sergiño Dest scored the US’s opener on Sunday thanks a collection of little actions from his teammates The United States men’s national team has undergone considerable change from one window to the next throughout Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure. And it makes some sense; the Argentine had plenty of first-hand assessments to conduct, limiting the core group’s ability to iron out patterns of play and forge partnerships. Still, amid all that turnover, Antonee Robinson and Sergiño Dest were expected to remain the first-choice options at full-back (or wing-back, depending on the system) for the 2026 World Cup. Both had been essential in the 2022 cycle, after all, and continued to fare well when healthy for their club teams (Fulham for Robinson, and PSV for Dest). That “when healthy” caveat has worked overtime throughout Pochettino’s nineteen months in charge, though, with Dest suffering a torn ACL just before the 2024 Copa América and Robinson missing for much of last fall due to knee issues. Continue reading...
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