USMNT draws with New Zealand after defensive mix-up leads to 89th-minute goal
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CINCINNATI — A defensive mix-up by Caleb Wiley and Mark McKenzie led to Ben Waine’s 89th-minute goal, giving New Zealand a 1-1 tie against the United States in a friendly on Tuesday night after Mauricio Pochettino was hired to coach the Americans through the 2026 World Cup. Christian Pulisic scored in the 69th minute of the second game under interim coach Mikey Varas. Coming off their first home loss to Canada in 1957, the Americans stumbled near the final whistle and will enter the Pochettino era next month with a...
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