Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic was back in action for the USA today.
Pulisic headed home a cross from Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie slotted home another as the young United States team beat old rival Mexico 2-0 in World Cup qualifying on Friday.
After an intense first half where US goalkeeper Zack Steffen made two crucial saves, the fired up Cincinnati crowd roared its approval when Pulisic, who had been nursing a sprained ankle, came in off the bench.
TQL Stadium practically exploded five minutes later when the 23-year-old Chelsea winger headed home the go-ahead goal. McKennie's aggressive play was rewarded in the 85th minute when he scored to put the game out of reach for El Tri.
"It was incredible, and the fans made it all that much better," Pulisic said of the sold-out Ohio crowd, who were undeterred by the cold and wet conditions.
"They really came out tonight. It was so loud in there. Moments like that is what we live for."
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