US Wins Berhalter’s Return Match as Coach, Beats Uzbekistan 3–0 on Goals by Weah, Pepi and Pulisic

United States head coach Gregg Berhalter yells from the sideline during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Uzbekistan in St. Louis on Sept. 9, 2023. Jeff Roberson/AP Photo

ST. LOUIS—Gregg Berhalter’s second term as U.S. coach began with a quick start, 80 sluggish minutes, two late goals and a 3–0 exhibition victory over Uzbekistan.

“We’re a good side but we can’t just stroll into games and expect to win,” goalkeeper Matt Turner said after the match Saturday. “If we really want to get to where we want to go, we need to have better nights than we had tonight.”