Overview

• Alejandro Zendejas broke the deadlock around the 30th minute with a left-foot volley after a cross from Max Arfsten.
• Folarin Balogun doubled the lead in the 64th minute by finishing a Christian Pulisic through ball for his sixth U.S. goal.
• Goalkeeper Matt Freese made at least two notable saves that prevented Japan from going ahead and helped secure the clean sheet.
• The result closed the September friendly window for the United States and eased immediate pressure on Mauricio Pochettino following recent losses.
• Zendejas, a Club América winger, recorded his second goal for the U.S. and was substituted near the 65th minute, strengthening his case for a World Cup roster spot.