Antonee Robinson shines as Tillman adapts in USMNT loss to Germany

The U.S. Men's National Team conceded just over a minute into their final pre-World Cup tune-up against Germany, a start that left manager Mauricio Pochettino frustrated but also viewing it as a chance to learn. He said he felt "lucky" to face a situation that would test the team's reaction, character and togetherness.

The U.S. pushed back and energized Soldier Field but ultimately fell 2-1 as Germany held on after second-half substitutions. Antonee Robinson delivered the game’s standout moment with a first-time, thunderous volley that brought the crowd to life; Robinson said, "I see the ball coming out towards me...

Hit it as hard as you can." The strike gave the U.S. momentum, but Miles Robinson shared blame for Germany’s early set-piece goal after Nico Schlotterbeck screened Tim Ream and left him one-on-one with Kai Havertz.

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