With a bit of perseverance and some trademark high pressing, U.S. men’s national team star Brenden Aaronson notched his first Premier League goal to kick off a 3–0 rout of Chelsea. .
In the 33rd minute, Aaronson chased down a back-pass to Édouard Mendy, forcing the Chelsea goalkeeper into an awkward situation. While Mendy tried to fake a pass to his right, Aaronson picked the ball off the keeper’s foot before walking the ball into the net.
The goal set off a raucous celebration at Elland Road that included American manager Jesse Marsch, who rushed down the touchline and pumped his fist into the air after taking a 1–0 lead.
