Vazquez Scores for Youthful US Lineup in 2-1 Loss to Serbia

Brandon Vazquez scored to lead a U.S. arrangement with seven starters making their global presentations, however the Americans lost 2-1 to Serbia in their most memorable match since the World Cup
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In-between time lead trainer Anthony Hudson saw diligence, dauntlessness and going after energy from the adolescents and rookies he conveyed for the US's most memorable match since the World Cup.

Albeit none of it amounted to a success, Hudson was confident a 2-1 loss to Serbia on Wednesday was a positive initial move toward the 2026 World Cup the U.S. will co-have.

Brandon Vazquez scored in the primary half to lead a U.S. arrangement with seven starters making their worldwide presentations.

Veljko Simić gpt the go on objective in the initial moment of the last part for Serbia, which gave presentations to 14 players. Eight Americans in completely appeared during an energetic well disposed that wanted to spring preparing at BMO Arena close to downtown Los Angeles.

"I need to say in general, I was truly satisfied with the presentation," Hudson said. "I adored the way that players were truly heading to get forward and run behind the line and assault the back line. So I'm disheartened, clearly, with the outcome, however the manner in which they approached the game was satisfying to me."

The Americans are on the move with Hudson managing everything while the U.S. Soccer Alliance decides the fate of mentor Gregg Berhalter, whose agreement lapsed toward the finish of a year ago. Hudson is utilizing the yearly January camp and going with shows to give insight to another yield of possibilities after the U.S. was disposed of in the round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar.

Hudson's group put on an astonishing show with considerably more activity and going after energy than ordinary in these yearly January presentations, yet the U.S. group has won only one of its last eight matches, with four draws and three misfortunes.

The U.S., which has Colombia on Saturday, involves young people and MLS players in its colder time of year camp, which falls outside a FIFA worldwide window. The ongoing gathering has 11 players getting their first callup and only five individuals from the World Cup program.
"I told the folks before the game in the cluster that whenever you put on this shirt, whether it's in January or in a World Cup game,' you must have pride," said U.S. chief Walker Zimmerman, whose 38 worldwide appearances were 10 a bigger number of than the other 21 starters joined. "You never need to lose a game, however in some cases getting experience for folks and welcome them into this brotherhood is great. That is the very thing that we have an incredible outlook on."

Luka Ilić scored late in the principal half for Serbia, which handled a beginning setup with eight appearing players and only 15 joined global appearances. LA Universe forward Dejan Joveljić drove a gathering highlighting none of the starters from the group's last World Cup match against Switzerland.
"It's a decent memory for (Serbia's young players), a decent second I figure they won't neglect," Serbia mentor Dragan Stojković said. "I saw a decent mindset (from the U.S. group). They don't surrender. We were perhaps somewhat fortunate to win, yet the two groups played great football."

Goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina was among the most U.S. starters making debuts beginning around nine against Guatemala on Jan. 10, 1988. Slonina at 18 years, 8 months, 8 days turned into the most youthful U.S. goalkeeper, breaking an imprint that Tony Meola set at 19 years, 90 days, 18 days against Ecuador on June 7, 1988.
Likewise appearing were safeguards Julian Gressel and Jalen Neal, midfielders Aidan Morris and Alan Soñora, and forward Alejandro Zendejas in addition to last part sub DeJuan Jones. Paul Arriola came on late as a substitute subsequent to being dropped late from the World Cup program.

The U.S. went on when Vazquez rose to head home a delightful cross from Gressel, his previous colleague. Vazquez, a San Diego local who could play for the U.S. or on the other hand Mexico, turned into the 59th player to score in his U.S. debut.
Vazquez scored 18 objectives for Cincinnati last season, tied for the most by an American in Significant Association Soccer. Berhalter guaranteed the U.S. lacked opportunity and energy to incorporate him into its program before the World Cup.

Gressel, a 29-year-old German fullback who acquired U.S. citizenship last year, turned into the most established player to show up for the American group since Chris Pontius in January 2017.

Slonina, a Chelsea prospect from Chicagoland, made a modest bunch of breathtaking recoveries.

However, after Ilić leveled it for Serbia on a short free kick in the 43rd moment, Simić benefited from a turnover by Neal to put Serbia ahead in the 46th.

US forward Brandon Vazquez, focus, celebrates subsequent to scoring against Serbia goalkeeper Dorde Petrović, right, during the principal half of a global cordial soccer match in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. (AP Photograph/Ashley Landis)ASHLEY LANDIS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In-between time lead trainer Anthony Hudson saw tirelessness, grit and going after energy from the young people and newbies he conveyed for the US's most memorable match since the World Cup.

Albeit none of it amounted to a success, Hudson was confident a 2-1 loss to Serbia on Wednesday was a positive initial move toward the 2026 World Cup the U.S. will co-have.

Brandon Vazquez scored in the primary half to lead a U.S. arrangement with seven starters making their global presentations.

Veljko Simić gpt the go on objective in the initial moment of the final part for Serbia, which gave presentations to 14 players. Eight Americans in undeniably appeared during an energetic cordial that wanted to spring preparing at BMO Arena close to downtown Los Angeles.

"I need to say by and large, I was truly satisfied with the presentation," Hudson said. "I adored the way that players were truly heading to get forward and run behind the line and assault the back line. So I'm frustrated, clearly, with the outcome, yet the manner in which they approached the game was satisfying to me."

The Americans are on the move with Hudson managing everything while the U.S. Soccer Alliance decides the eventual fate of mentor Gregg Berhalter, whose agreement terminated toward the finish of a year ago. Hudson is utilizing the yearly January camp and going with displays to give insight to another harvest of possibilities after the U.S. was disposed of in the round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar.

, only five individuals from the World Cup program.

"I told the folks before the game in the group that whenever you put on this pullover, whether it's in January or in a World Cup game,' you must have pride," said U.S. skipper Walker Zimmerman, whose 38 global appearances were 10 a bigger number of than the other 21 starters consolidated. "You never need to lose a game, however in some cases getting experience for folks and welcome them into this brotherhood is great. That is the very thing we have an extraordinary outlook on."