Wins at Estadio Azteca are rare for the U.S. men’s national team, but merely scoring goals itself has been difficult for U.S. players away from home throughout their rivalry with Mexico.
While Dos a Cero has been a regular scoreline on U.S. soil, the Americans have struggled to score in the altitude and hostile environment of the famed Mexico City stadium, which is the site of Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier—which is potentially the last one between the U.S. and Mexico ever.
Entering the match, only six U.S. players had ever scored at the Azteca, starting with Willy Roy in 1972.