[PHOTOS] USMNT and New Zealand Draw 1-1 in Friendly at TQL Stadium
The United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) faced off against New Zealand in a match at Cincinnati's TQL Stadium Tuesday, Sept. 10. The game was part of three fall International Friendlies with U.S. Soccer.
This is the fourth match USMNT has played at TQL Stadium, and the team has never lost a match there. They technically kept the streak alive Tuesday, drawing 1-1 with New Zealand. Christian Pulisic scored the only goal for the U.S., with New Zealand getting their own goal in the 88th minute of the game.
Keep scrolling for all the exciting action CityBeat captured during the match.
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Christian Pulisic quickly changes direction just outside the goal box.
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USA huddles before kickoff.
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USA's starting 11 ahead of their match with New Zealand.
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USA forwards attempt to settle ball inside goal box.
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Christian Pulisic celebrates with teammates following his goal.
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Aidan Morris dribbles up field.
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USA forward Brenden Aaronson dribbles into defensive zone.
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Christian Pulisic cuts back to pass defender.
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Christian Pulisic consoles Folarin Balogun after a late equalizer from New Zealand.
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Christian Pulisic settles a lobbed pass and looks towards goal.
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Referee Selvin Antonio Brown Chavarria issues yellow card to New Zealand player.
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Haji Wright fighting off New Zealand players draped around the USA forward.
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Folarin Balogun tries to dribble out of coverage.
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Folarin Balogun challenged by New Zealand player.
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Yunus Musah turns quickly away from New Zealand player.
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Marlon Fossey looks up for passing options.
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New Zeland player loses the battle for a head ball.
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Caleb Wiley crosses into the goal box.
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USA fans checking the starting lineup.
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Johnny Cardoso stretches ahead of match.
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