US Leads in World Cup Qualifier After 2–0 Victory Over Mexico

United States' Weston McKennie celebrates his goal with Tyler Adams, left, and Christian Pulisic during the second half of a FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. The U.S. won 2-0. AP Photo/Julio Cortez

Christian Pulisic, considered the top USMNT player, entered the game in the 69th minute to provide the game-winning header over Mexico in front of a loud and ecstatic U.S. crowd of 26,000.

The game was played with high energy intensity even though it was a cold and rainy night at sold-out Cincinnati TQL Stadium, home of FC Cincinnati.