- USA set the tone early with goals in the 11th and 43rd minutes and closed out a clean sheet vs Australia — big energy in Seattle.
- Weston McKennie was the standout — relentless energy and leadership — while Folarin Balogun helped create the opener and Ricardo Pepi impressed in his first World Cup start.
- Sergiño Dest brought flair on the right, and the backline/midfield (Ream, Richards, Adams, Tillman) looked compact and balanced — the team feels fun and solid to watch.
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