USMNT edges Senegal 3-2 in World Cup warmup with Pulisic's contributions
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The U.S. men's national team secured a 3-2 victory against Senegal in a World Cup preparation match on June 1 in Charlotte, N.C. Christian Pulisic scored one goal and assisted another, showcasing renewed form after ending a long scoring drought. The match highlighted Mauricio Pochettino's vision for an aggressive, attack-minded play style. Despite some defensive errors, the USMNT demonstrated promising cohesion as they head towards the World Cup, which is set to begin in less than two weeks.
- •U.S. scored two early goals to lead against Senegal.
- •Pulisic ended a 22-game goalscoring drought with a goal.
- •Ricardo Pepi assisted Pulisic's goal and played a key role.
- •Mauricio Pochettino emphasizes an aggressive style of play.
- •Match provides insights before World Cup begins this summer.
- 3:05 AMCBS Sports — How Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT vision was on display as Christian Pulisic and squad excel in World Cup prep
"Pulisic notched a goal and an assist in the USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal, while Pepi played an important role in the build-up to those goals
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