The USA sailed through to the knockout stages of the World Cup following a 2-0 win against Australia on Friday.
The cohosts once again looked full of energy as they secured their spot in the last 32 in front of a packed-out crowd in Seattle.
The goals - an own goal from Australia's Cameron Burgess and a nod in from Alex Freeman following a big deflection - were far from pretty. But let that take nothing away from this US side, who finally look to be showing what they can do on the world stage.
Mauricio Pochettino's team had opened the tournament in fine form with a 4-1 win over Paraguay, and they will be full of confidence as they prepare for the business end of the tournament. Their remaining group game should also give Pochettino a chance to rotate his side, with Turkey already knocked out and the US guaranteed to finish top of Group D.
One concern for the Argentine moving forward will be the fitness of talisman Christian Pulisic, who was ruled out of the fixture against the Socceroos with a calf injury.










