The Americans started off their campaign with a 3-1 win with the Stanford forward notching a double.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- It took 34 seconds for the United States under-23 national team to signal its intent in this CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament. There were no machinations and no mistakes in this compelling start. A couple of quick passes, a determined run up the right from Jerome Kiesewetter and a simple finish for Jordan Morris secured the early lead against Canada. The opposition never touched the ball.
The early goal established the tone in this methodical 3-1 victory to open Group A play at Sporting Park.