Get ready, Seattle! Your boy Cristian Roldan and the United States men’s national team are absolutely on fire, rolling into their international friendly against Mexico this Saturday, Oct. 3, looking for their third straight win. These guys dropped eight goals in their last two matches, making a serious statement that they are here to score.
USMNT’s Scoring Frenzy Has Opponents Scrambling
I am telling you, it has been a party in front of goal. The USMNT torched Peru 4-1 on September 26, then came right back and dropped another four in a 4-2 win over Chile on Tuesday. That is eight goals in two games! We already saw them outscore opponents 11-8 at the World Cup, so this is not some fluke. And check this out: midfielder Sebastian Berhalter has already bagged two goals this week, bringing his total to four across 20 appearances for the national team. They are finding the net, and they are doing it often. Meanwhile, Mexico has been stuck in neutral, coming off a pair of sleepy 1-1 draws, first against Colombia on September 26 and then against Peru on Tuesday. Not exactly inspiring stuff, is it?
Jon Eimer’s Bold Pick Against Mexico’s Defense
Now, do not get it twisted. Mexico is not some pushover. They own the all-time series 38-17-24. But their recent form? It is not exactly screaming “dominance.” Still, Jon Eimer, the SportsLine soccer insider, has been watching this one closely, and he is locking in a pretty bold pick for Saturday’s match from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. He has got the “Over 2.5 goals” in his sights. Why? Because while the USMNT is lighting it up, scoring two or more goals in four of their six friendly matches this year, Mexico is not shy about putting the ball in the net either. They have played ten international friendlies in 2026, and they have outscored their opponents 17-4. Plus, their captain Johan Vasquez already has two goals this year. So yeah, maybe Mexico is drawing, but they definitely have players who can finish. Eimer sees goals, and honestly, with these teams, who wouldn’t?
So, when the whistle blows at 10 p.m. ET this Saturday, get ready for some fireworks. Cristian Roldan and the boys are looking to keep that winning streak alive and prove they are a goal-scoring machine. Will Mexico’s defense hold up, or are we about to see another explosion of goals? You will not want to miss it!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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