It’s not easy to muster good feelings about the U.S. men’s soccer team on the eve of the first World Cup they’re missing since 1986.
But there was genuine cause for optimism at Talen Energy Stadium on Monday night. The Americans’ 3-0 win over Bolivia was fueled by a pair of 18-year-olds, striker Josh Sargent and winger Tim Weah.
The first ever U.S. starters born in the 2000s, Sargent and Weah dazzled with sharp runs and a bit of flair. They were rewarded with a goal each before being substituted off together after just over an hour.