A brace from fullback Alex Freeman led the United States to a stunning 5-1 victory over Uruguay on Tuesday at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium.

Highlighted by the efficient use of set pieces, the U.S. opened the scoring in the 17th minute when midfielder Sebastian Berhalter launched a shot into the back of the net off a free kick. Three minutes later, Freeman doubled the lead with a headed goal that followed a corner from Berhalter. In the 31st minute, the ever-proactive Freeman stepped up again with a roaming run that earned his second goal of the night.

Eager for more, the USMNT then made it 4-0 through a goal from Diego Luna in the 42nd minute, shortly before giving up a dramatic bicycle kick from Uruguay's Giorgian de Arrascaeta that solidified a 4-1 scoreline by halftime.

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