USA Men Soccer Team Beats Japan 2-0 in Columbus Friendly at Lower.com Field
Columbus, Ohio – The United States Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) showcased a dominant performance in downtown Columbus, Ohio, defeating Japan 2-0 in an international friendly at Lower.com Field on Tuesday night.
Led by manager Mauricio Pochettino, the U.S. squad used a strategic 3-5-2 formation to break a long-standing drought against top-tier FIFA-ranked opponents. With goals in both halves, the U.S. team delivered a classic “Dos a Cero” scoreline, a result beloved by American fans.
The USMNT remains a force in Columbus, now holding a 14-1 record in 15 matches played in the city and boasting a perfect 3-0 record at Lower.com Field. Tuesday night’s win marked the sixth 2-0 victory for the U.S. in Columbus history.
Local fans were thrilled as Columbus Crew defender Max Arfsten earned a starting spot, becoming the first Crew player to start for the national team in Columbus since Frankie Hejduk in 2009. Arfsten made an immediate impact, assisting the opening goal with a pinpoint cross to Alex Zendejas, who netted his second international goal with a slick finish in the 30th minute.
Folarin Balogun added the second goal in the 64th minute, capitalizing on a perfectly weighted through ball from Christian Pulisic and placing his shot into the far corner. Despite Japan fielding its second team, the U.S. controlled the tempo and created 12 shots in the first half alone.
This impressive showing in Columbus once again proves why it remains a fortress for the USMNT and why Lower.com Field continues to be one of the premier soccer venues in the U.S.
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