Christian Pulisic, The Wunderkind, Feeds Clint Dempsey, The Godfather, Again

Connor Fleming March 28, 2017

Christian Pulisic held off and turned two Panamanian defenders before putting the ball on a platter for Clint Dempsey.

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Connor Fleming March 28, 2017

It’s difficult to quantify what exactly has gone down here in Panama City. For one, some sensational work from 18-year-old Christian Pulisic gave the United States a 1-0 advantage. However, Panama went straight back at the other end to equalize, making the scores level at 1-1 after 45.

Here’s what we do know: Clint Dempsey is now one goal shy of Landon Donovan’s all-time mark for the United States. Christian Pulisic is the best 18-year-old in the history of the CONCACAF region. We’ve got a feisty one in Panama City. The second half promises to be a classic.

CAPTAIN TO THE RESCUE! @clint_dempsey gives @ussoccer the lead. #WCQ https://t.co/hAeUElmcut

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) March 29, 2017

GOAAAL! @fepafut level the score after a poor @ussoccer defensive job. #WCQ https://t.co/9GBdeYOEgB

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) March 29, 2017