SoccerSep 26
Sullivan among four USMNT debutants as Peru friendly opens new chapter
The United States returns to action in Orlando under Mauricio Pochettino for its first match since a round-of-16 exit at the 2026 World Cup.
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United States returns against Peru
The United States faces Peru in a friendly in Orlando, Florida, marking its return to match action after the 2026 World Cup. Months have passed since the Americans’ tournament on home soil ended in the round of 16, and the focus now shifts to the squad’s next chapter. Mauricio Pochettino remains in charge as the USMNT resumes play. The meeting with Peru brings new faces into the picture, making the friendly both a return for the national team and an introduction to players beginning their international careers.
Sullivan part of debut group
Sullivan is among four players earning their first caps against Peru, with those debuts providing a central storyline for the post-World Cup opener. The new arrivals give the occasion significance beyond the team’s return following its tournament exit. The coaching continuity and changes in personnel frame this opening assignment. For Pochettino’s United States, Orlando is the setting for a fresh start; for Sullivan and the other debutants, it is the beginning of their involvement at senior international level.
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