"Despite the home side finding themselves down 1-0 at Q2 Stadium after a 24th-minute goal from Enner Valencia, the U.S. impressed with its attacking momentum in the early stages of the exhibition. Eager to alter the scoreline, the USMNT finished the first half with 66% possession and six shots, but remained scoreless by the midway break after some clever saves from Ecuador goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez."
"Mauricio Pochettino, 7 -- It's not a win and it's not ideal to be down 1-0 so early on, but Pochettino did well to create a dynamic approach with plenty of quick buildups in his 3-4-2-1 formation. Were it not for some highlight-worthy stops from Galíndez, the USMNT could have arguably been the ones that took the initial lead in the friendly. It's the little details that Pochettino will need to work on"
Folarin Balogun scored a 71st-minute equalizer to earn the U.S. men's national team a 1-1 draw with Ecuador in Austin. Ecuador opened the scoring in the 24th minute through Enner Valencia. The U.S. finished the first half with 66% possession and six shots but remained scoreless after several key saves from Ecuador goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez. Manager Mauricio Pochettino set up a 3-4-2-1 that prioritized quick buildups and attacking momentum. Substitutions including Diego Luna, Alex Freeman, Christian Pulisic and Haji Wright increased offensive pressure. Ecuador held defensive poise to preserve the draw. The U.S. will face Australia in the next friendly.
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