United States forward Justin Ellis, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Peru, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Orlando City’s Justin Ellis scores in USMNT debut
ORLANDO, Fla. —
In his debut with the United States men’s national team, 19-year-old Justin Ellis scored his first goal with the senior squad during Saturday’s 4-1 victory against Peru in an international friendly at Inter.co Stadium.
The Orlando City forward opened the scoring in the fourth minute after pinging a header off a Gio Reyna free kick.
Malik Tillman scored in the 66th minute off a penalty kick.
Eighteen-year-old Julian Hall added a third for the U.S. in the 72nd minute before Sebastian Berhalter scored the fourth goal for Team USA in the 90th minute.
Former Orlando City defender Alex Freeman also started for the U.S., totaling 77 minutes played for the USMNT.
Up next for the U.S. is Chile on Tuesday.