Justin Ellis leaves USMNT match for MRI on leg contusion

One of 11 debutants in post-World Cup camp

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Goal scorer Justin Ellis suffered a right lower leg contusion and left the stadium during the USMNT match to get an MRI, Via @SoccerInsider on X

What happened: U.S. Soccer identified the injury as a right lower leg contusion. Ellis left the stadium during the match to undergo imaging.

Why it matters: Ellis scored four minutes into his senior debut on Sept. 26. He followed with a game-deciding goal to extend his early international spark.

What to watch: Watch for U.S. Soccer's update once MRI results are available.

Sources

@SoccerInsider 2026-10-07T10:54:59.283727+00:00

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