The USMNT secured a 4-1 victory over Peru in their first match since elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Sixteen-year-old Justin Ellis became the youngest player to appear for the US since Freddy Adu over 20 years ago, while 18-year-old Peyton Miller also made his debut. blablasex.es
Deployed on the right wing by coach Mauricio Pochettino, Ellis impressed despite the jump in international speed of play. Miller, returning to his left-back position, demonstrated his ability to stretch the field with multiple successful runs down the flank. Both teenagers showed promise for the US program's future.
