With a bit of perseverance and some trademark high pressing, U.S. men’s national team star Brenden Aaronson has notched his first Premier League goal.
In the 33rd minute against Chelsea, Aaronson chased down a back-pass to Édouard Mendy, forcing the Chelsea goalkeeper into an awkward situation. While Mendy tried to fake a pass to his right, Aaronson picked the ball off the keeper’s foot before walking the ball into the net.
The goal set off a raucous celebration at Elland Road that included American manager Jesse Marsch, who rushed down the touchline and pumped his fist into the air after taking a 1–0 lead.