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USMNT looking to seal place in knockout round with win over Australia Friday
By Eric Mullin and Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 18, 2026
· 2 min read
Group D play continues Friday with the USMNT taking on Australia in Seattle. The winner would lock in a spot in the knockout round – the same applies to the winner of Mexico versus South Korea tonight.
Weston McKennie, who is from Little Elm, started in the midfield and was an instrumental par...
Key takeaway Weston McKennie, who is from Little Elm, started in the midfield and was an instrumental part in the USMNT’s decisive win over Paraguay 4-1.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The upcoming match between the USMNT and Australia has significant implications for local soccer fans, particularly those who have followed the career of Weston McKennie, a midfielder from Little Elm. McKennie's involvement with the FC Dallas Youth Academy has made him a notable figure in the North Texas soccer community. His performance in the USMNT's win over Paraguay, including a crucial move that led to an own goal, has likely garnered attention from fans in the area. The fact that McKennie will be facing Australia, a team that has already shown its resilience in the tournament, adds an extra layer of interest for local fans who will be watching the match at 2 p.m. CST on Friday. With the USMNT's final group stage game scheduled for June 25, a win over Australia would be a crucial step towards advancing to the knockout round, giving fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area even more reason to tune in.
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Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Group D play continues Friday with the USMNT taking on Australia in Seattle. The winner would lock in a spot in the knockout round – the same applies to the winner of Mexico versus South Korea tonight.
Weston McKennie, who is from Little Elm, started in the midfield and was an instrumental par...
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