AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Folarin Balogun scored in the 71st minute, offsetting Enner Valencia's first-half goal, and the United States tied Ecuador 1-1 in a friendly on Friday night.

Balogun scored for the second straight game, his seventh goal in 20 international appearances, after Tim Weah intercepted a clearance and passed to Tanner Tessmann, who sent the ball wide to Malik Tillman.

Tillman crossed to Balogun, who got in front of Joel Ordóñez and from just inside the 6-yard box redirected the ball in off the inside of the near post.

The 16th-ranked Americans remained with one win in their last nine games against top 25 opponents since March 2024, 2-0 last month over a mostly second-string Japan roster .

“It’s good to build momentum,” Balogun said. “Disappointed to not get the win but

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