U.S. men’s soccer opens 2018 World Cup qualifying with a win in front of over 43,000 at Busch Stadium

by | Nov 13, 2015

U.S.A.'s Jozy Altidore heads the ball into the goal in the first half against St. Vincent and the Grenadines at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on November 13, 2015. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

U.S.A.’s Jozy Altidore heads the ball into the goal in the first half against St. Vincent and the Grenadines at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on November 13, 2015. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

The U.S. Men’s National Team began 2018 World Cup Qualifying with a big 6-1 win against St. Vincent and the Grenadines at a packed Busch Stadium.

The 43,433 fans on hand – the largest crowd to attend at U.S. National Team match in the history of the State of Missouri – watched as Jozy Altidore led the USA with two goals. Bobby Wood, Fabian Johnson, Geoff Cameron and Gyasi Zardes also found the back of the net for the MNT, while youngsters Matt Miazga and Darlington Nagbe became officially cap tied to the USA when they entered the match as second half subs.

The USA next plays Trinidad & Tobago on the road in Port of Spain on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Story courtesy of USSoccer.com

U.S.A.'s Bobby Wood watches his shot go wide as St. Vincent and the Grenadines goaltender Winslow McDowall slides to defend in the first half at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on November 13, 2015. USA won the game 6-1. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

U.S.A.’s Bobby Wood watches his shot go wide as St. Vincent and the Grenadines goaltender Winslow McDowall slides to defend in the first half at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on November 13, 2015. USA won the game 6-1. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

U.S.A.'s Jozy Altidore heads the ball into the goal in the first half against St. Vincent and the Grenadines at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on November 13, 2015. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

U.S.A.’s Jozy Altidore heads the ball into the goal in the first half against St. Vincent and the Grenadines at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on November 13, 2015. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

U.S.A.'s Jozy Altidore celebrates after heading the ball into the goal in the first half against St. Vincent and the Grenadines at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on November 13, 2015. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

U.S.A.’s Jozy Altidore celebrates after heading the ball into the goal in the first half against St. Vincent and the Grenadines at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on November 13, 2015. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

U.S.A.'s Jozy Altidore (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the first half against St. Vincent and the Grenadines at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on November 13, 2015. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

U.S.A.’s Jozy Altidore (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the first half against St. Vincent and the Grenadines at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on November 13, 2015. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

U.S.A.'s DeAndre Yedlin outruns St. Vincent and the Grenadines Seinard Bowens (17) to score a goal in the first half at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on November 13, 2015. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

U.S.A.’s DeAndre Yedlin outruns St. Vincent and the Grenadines Seinard Bowens (17) to score a goal in the first half at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on November 13, 2015. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

U.S.A.'s Jermaine Jones stops the ball as St. Vincent and the Grenadines Oalex Anderson dives to block in the first half at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on November 13, 2015. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

U.S.A.’s Jermaine Jones stops the ball as St. Vincent and the Grenadines Oalex Anderson dives to block in the first half at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on November 13, 2015. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

 



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