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U.S. Men's Team vs. Japan Live Updates, Score: USMNT Get Much-Needed Win

Updated: Sep 09, 2025 - 9:36 PM ET

The U.S. national team needed to respond after Saturday's loss to South Korea. They got one.

The USMNT defeated Japan 2-0 in Columbus, Ohio, to finish the September window on a positive note. Goals from Alejandro Zendejas and Folarin Balogun helped Mauricio Pochettino's squad beat the Samurai Blue.

Here were for top moments and highlights of Tuesday's match.

Sep 09, 2025 - 7:06p ET

United States vs. Japan Score

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Sep 09, 2025 - 9:36p ET

FINAL: Another Win in Columbus

Sep 09, 2025 - 9:24p ET

Both Teams Rattle the Woodwork!

Sep 09, 2025 - 9:12p ET

USMNT Subs: Pulisic, Adams, Arfsten, Zendejas

Sep 09, 2025 - 9:05p ET

GOAL: Balogun Doubles the USMNT Lead

Sep 09, 2025 - 8:57p ET

USMNT Keeping the Pressure

Sep 09, 2025 - 8:35p ET

The Lead is a Long Time Coming

Sep 09, 2025 - 8:31p ET

HALFTIME: U.S. Looking Organized Against Japan

Sep 09, 2025 - 8:16p ET

GOLAZO! Zendejas Gives USMNT the Lead

Sep 09, 2025 - 8:02p ET

Brighter Start for USMNT Offensively

Sep 09, 2025 - 7:33p ET

Stu Holden Gets His Wish

Sep 09, 2025 - 7:26p ET

Balogun Starts At Striker -- Can He Secure the No. 9 Spot?

Sep 09, 2025 - 7:13p ET

USMNT Starting XI: Pochettino Rolls Out 3-Man Backline

Live Coverage for this began on Sep 09, 2025 - 9:12p ET

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