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U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino substituted Pulisic at halftime after Balogun scored two goals and Reyna added a fourth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Their record is not exactly exemplary – six games, six losses, two goals scored and 12 conceded.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

As the Black Caps' most prolific Test batter, he scored 9,515 runs at an average of 54.06, including 33 centuries, in 110 matches.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

World Cup teams, with five players who scored 10 or more times for their club teams this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Yeah, for our game. Yesterday when we all hugged you”—Tobias nodded at Omi—“the guys who touched Mila’s sweater scored a personal best. So we decided that Mila’s green fuzz was magic. Or something.”

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee