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Josh Sargent Scores, Aaron Long Debuts in USMNT Draw

By Matt Reed - matt.reed@uslsoccer.com, 10/17/18, 11:00AM EDT

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Werder Bremen forward scored his second U.S. goal on Tuesday


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TAMPA, Fla. - Four former Premier Development League players started for the U.S. Men's National Team in Tuesday's 1-1 international friendly draw against Peru, including Werder Bremen forward Josh Sargent and New York Red Bulls defender Aaron Long.

Sargent, 18, scored his second international goal for the USMNT after breaking onto the score sheet in the 49th minute.

Meanwhile, Long made his USMNT debut in the match for Dave Sarachan's side. The Red Bulls center back played the full 90 minutes in his first appearance.

With Long's inclusion in the team, 72 former PDL players have now represented the USMNT during their careers.

Sargent and Long were joined by New York City FC defender Ben Sweat and Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan in the starting XI against Peru. Sweat earned his first USMNT cap on Oct. 11 against Colombia.

Below, we take a look at the five PDL players that were in the USMNT squad against Peru.

RECAP:

Brad Guzan started, played 90 minutes and made TWO SAVES in the USMNT's 1-1 draw against Peru.

Aaron Long started, played 90 minutes and recorded one shot (one on goal) in the USMNT's 1-1 draw against Peru.

Josh Sargent started, played 69 minutes, recorded one shot (one on goal) and scored ONE GOAL in the USMNT's 1-1 draw against Peru.

Ben Sweat started, played 90 minutes and recorded one shot in the USMNT's 1-1 draw against Peru.

DeAndre Yedlin played six minutes in the USMNT's 1-1 draw against Peru.


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