Youngest USMNT Goal Scorer: Mathis Albert Tops Christian Pulisic to Make USA Soccer History
The 17-year-old scored in stoppage time to cap a 4-2 friendly win and break Christian Pulisic’s U.S. scoring record.
- On Tuesday, 17-year-old Mathis Albert became the youngest goal scorer in USMNT history, netting a stoppage-time strike in the 4-2 victory over Chile at Energizer Park in St. Louis.
- The United States entered the friendly fresh off a 4-1 win over Peru, with manager Mauricio Pochettino fielding his youngest lineup yet, averaging 23 years and 25 days old.
- Julian Hall equalized with a header, Chris Richards slammed in a corner kick, and Auston Trusty headed the ball across goal for Albert to finish the victory.
- Albert, at 17 years and 131 days, surpassed Christian Pulisic's record; Pulisic was 17 years and 253 days old when he scored against Bolivia in 2016.
- A South Carolina native, Albert joined German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund's youth academy in 2024, becoming the youngest American to debut in the German top flight earlier this year.
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Mathis Albert scored his first goal for the U.S. national team at the age of 17. The BVB youthster replaced Christian Pulisic as the youngest scorer in the selection.
Mathis Albert makes history in USMNT’s thrilling win over Chile - Soccer America
After goals by Sebastian Berhalter, Julian Hall and Chris Richards, 17-year-old Mathis Albert scored the USA’s fourth in its 4-2 win over Chile in St . Louis on Tuesday to become the youngest scorer in USMNT history. Afterward, Albert spoke of how Gio Reyna, now the fourth youngest USMNT scorer, helped him out at Borussia Dortmund and spending time with the U.S. team during the 2026 World Cup.
Young Mathis Albert became the youngest player to score a goal with the United States team in the 4-2 win over Chile. Mathis Albert wrote his name in the history of the United States team. Borussia Dortmund’s striker scored in the 4-2 win over Chile and, with [...] The post Mathis Albert makes history with the United States team first appeared on Sport Total USA.
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