LOS ANGELES—Interim head coach Anthony Hudson saw tenacity, bravery and attacking excitement from the youngsters and newcomers he sent out for the United States’ first match since the World Cup.
Although none of it added up to a win, Hudson was hopeful a 2–1 defeat to Serbia on Wednesday was a positive first step toward the 2026 World Cup the U.S. will co-host.
Brandon Vazquez scored in the first half to lead a U.S. lineup with seven starters making their international debuts.
Veljko Simić gpt the go-ahead goal in the opening minute of the second half for Serbia, which gave debuts to 14 players. Eight Americans in all debuted during a lively friendly that felt like spring training at BMO Stadium near downtown Los Angeles….