The United States men’s national soccer team secured a 4-2 victory over Chile in an international friendly held Tuesday night at Energizer Park in St. Louis. The match featured several standout performances and marked a significant moment for multiple players as the U.S. team continued to build momentum in the lead-up to future competitions.
Chris Richards and Julian Hall each scored in the second half, contributing to the U.S. comeback after trailing early in the match. Mathis Albert and Sebastian Berhalter also found the net, helping the United States improve its overall record against Chile to four wins, five losses, and three draws. The U.S. maintains an undefeated 4-0 record in matches played at Energizer Park.
Chile opened the scoring late in the first half with Diego Ulloa equalizing in stoppage time, following an earlier goal from Maximiliano Gutiérrez early in the second half. Gutiérrez’s goal briefly put Chile ahead 2-1. However, the U.S. responded quickly, with Hall’s header in the 51st minute leveling the match once again. Richards’s header from a Berhalter corner kick in the 72nd minute gave the Americans a 3-2 lead, and Albert sealed the victory with his first international goal during the 93rd minute.
A moment of tension occurred in the 94th minute when the benches cleared after American goalkeeper Brian Schwake took issue with Chile’s Leandro Hernández making contact with the ball inside the penalty area. Both Richards and Hernández received yellow cards following the incident, but no further sanctions were imposed during the game.
The match also served as an opportunity for new talent to showcase their abilities. Coach Mauricio Pochettino started several players making their senior international debuts, including starting goalkeeper Chris Brady, defender Julian Hall, and midfielders Adri Mehmeti, Neil Pierre, Brooklyn Raines, and Frankie Westfield. Additionally, 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan made a substitute appearance in the 83rd minute, marking a milestone early in his career.
Before the match, longtime U.S. defender Tim Ream announced his retirement from international play. The St. Louis native earned 86 caps since his debut in 2010 and captained the team during the 2026 World Cup, concluding a significant chapter in U.S. soccer history.
Chile, which recently suffered a defeat against Canada, continues to evaluate its squad as it faces upcoming fixtures. The friendly in St. Louis provided both teams a chance to test emerging players and tactics ahead of competitive tournaments.