Overview
- Folarin Balogun leveled in the 71st minute off a sequence sparked by Tim Weah, with Tanner Tessmann feeding Malik Tillman for the assist after Enner Valencia’s first-half opener.
- The strike was Balogun’s second in as many games and his seventh for the U.S., ending Ecuador’s 520-minute shutout run as La Tri extended their unbeaten streak to 12.
- The U.S. again used a back-three look, increased pressure after halftime, and drew praise from Mauricio Pochettino for a “brave” approach in an aggressive, testy friendly.
- Christian Pulisic, managing a sore ankle, came on late; Antonee Robinson did not dress, and Alejandro Zendejas left camp with a minor knee issue, affecting selection decisions.
- Attention turns to Tuesday’s friendly against Australia in Commerce City, with November home tests versus Paraguay and Uruguay next as World Cup roster choices tighten.