Teen Mathis Albert Breaks Pulisic’s USMNT Scoring Record

The torch finally changes hands under St. Louis lights. Can a 17‑year‑old really eclipse Pulisic?

That record lingered for years, linked to America’s biggest name. Now the 17‑year‑old Albert claims it, helping the US notch its second win of the window.

Pochettino fielded his youngest lineup ever, averaging just 23 years and 25 days. The gamble paid off as Chile rallied, yet the youngsters kept answering.

Sebastian Berhalter struck first at 37 minutes. Diego Ulloa levelled in stoppage time before the break. After halftime Maximiliano Gutierrez gave Chile the lead, Julian Hall answered in the 51st, and Chris Richards restored US advantage with a header in the 72nd.

Albert’s late finish sealed the win, delivering a second straight triumph for a squad of teens and emerging internationals. The USA had earlier beaten Peru 4-1, with several debutants. For my money, Albert’s poise signals a bright future for US soccer.

Albert makes history in stoppage time

Coming off the bench, Albert netted three minutes into second‑half stoppage time. He flicked Auston Trusty’s pass, the shot clanged off the bar and bounced over the line.

At 17 years, 131 days, Albert became the youngest USMNT scorer, eclipsing Pulisic’s 17 years, 253 days mark. The former held the honor for roughly ten years after his Bolivia goal in 2016.

The margin was 122 days, a sizable gap. Yet the 21,680 fans at Energizer Park still roared for the teenager’s maiden senior goal.

Pulisic’s record finally falls

Pulisic set the earlier benchmark while at Borussia Dortmund, scoring versus Bolivia at 17 years, 253 days. Albert now tops Juan Agudelo, Gio Reyna and Jozy Altidore on the youngest‑scorer list.