Altidore, Pulisic lead Americans to crucial 4-0 win over Panama in World Cup qualifier
By Reuters
07 October 2017 |
11:02 am
Christian Pulisic and Jozy Altidore lead the United States to crucial 4-0 win over Panama in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying match.
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