US soccer star's 'sick' goal lifts team's spirits in loss to Germany ahead of World Cup

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The U.S. men’s national team may not have won their friendly World Cup tune-up against Germany on Saturday but Antonee Robinson provided a goal that will definitely get any American fan hyped for what’s potentially to come.

The U.S. trailed 1-0 as the match entered the 37th minute. A corner kick was deflected off a German defender’s head and outside of the box where Robinson was waiting for a rocket shot on goal. He blasted the ball past Oliver Baumann to tie the match at one apiece.

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United States defenders Antonee Robinson and Tim Ream celebrate after Robinson scored a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Germany in Chicago on June 6, 2026. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

It was Robinson’s fifth international goal for the U.S. and his first this year. He hadn’t scored while playing for the U.S. since 2023.

"Sick. I mean, it’s a sick goal," Christian Pulisic said after the match.

Robinson said he had never scored a goal like that in a competitive game.

"Going into a World Cup it means a lot to have that kind of in my mind that I’ve scored something like that and a bit of freedom to shoot again if I’m in that position," he said.

United States defender Antonee Robinson scores against Germany during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Chicago on June 6, 2026. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

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Germany won the match 2-1.

Despite losing their ninth straight game against a European squad, the Americans felt confident going into the World Cup.

"I mean against a really good