Slovenia Beats US 1–0 in Exhibition That Included 24 International Debuts

Slovenia goalkeeper Igor Vekic (1) and Klemen Mihelak defend a cross as United States' Miles Robinson (12) tries for a header during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in San Antonio on Jan. 20, 2024. Eric Gay/AP Photo

SAN ANTONIO—On an afternoon of debuts, the result for the United States against a European opponent was familiar.

Eleven Americans made their first national team appearances, the most in a match in 36 years, and a mistake by one of those debutants led to Slovenia’s goal in a 1–0 exhibition win Saturday.