The 27-year-old left back scored his first international goal on Thursday.Sophia Vesely|Auston Trusty opened the U.S.’s scoring on Thursday. | Jared C. Tilton/FIFA/Getty Images
Despite making just his 10th-ever appearance—and only fifth competitively—for the U.S. men’s national team on Thursday, defender Auston Trusty showed up like a seasoned veteran.
The 27-year-old defender earned his first World Cup start against Türkiye, lining up at left back at SoFi Stadium. Just two minutes later, he was directing traffic for the U.S.’s first offensive corner kick of the night, instructing his teammates to pull the Turkish defenders centrally while he manned the back post. The tactic worked brilliantly, leaving Trusty wide open on the far side and perfectly placed to receive an in-swinging canon from Sebastian Berhalter.
Trusty wasn’t going to waste the opportunity, quickly settling the ball before firing it with his left foot past goalkeeper Ugurcan Çakir. It signified not only Trusty’s first-ever international goal, but also the second-fastest goal in U.S. World Cup history, behind American legend Clint Dempsey’s 30-second finish in the 2014 World Cup.
His celebration was almost as emphatic as the goal itself, seeing him storm across the pitch into the embrace of the mob of U.S. bench players, who jumped up and down and dogpiled him, an act that replicated Trusty’s own excitement from the bench when his teammates scored in the games prior.
“It’s an honor to score a goal in this World Cup competition,” Trusty said after the match. “It’s a dream come true.”
“I live and breathe for corners,” he later added. “I got an opportunity and took advantage of it. It was good to get a goal.”
The USMNT would go on to lose the ultimately meaningless group stage finale, 3–2, seeing Trusty and the other defenders simply out-classed by the likes of Turkish star Arda Güler. Nevertheless, Trusty had made his mark. He proved his electricity on the pitch and his prowess in set pieces, factors manager Mauricio Pochettino may need to rely on in the knockout stage of the tournament, which begins next week.
So, who exactly is Auston Trusty, and how did he make his way to soccer’s grandest stage?
One of the Philly Boys
Auston Trusty. Mark McKenzie. Matt Freese. Brenden Aaronson.
Trusty, who made his USMNT senior debut in March 2023 during Concacaf Nations League play, has become a more regular member of the Stars and Stripes since last November and is one of several current U.S. players to have come up through the Philadelphia Union’s youth pipeline.
Hailing from nearby Media, Pa. in Delaware County, Trusty joined the Union’s academy in 2011 and signed his first MLS contract with the club as a Homegrown Player in August 2016. In 2018, the then 20-year-old Trusty made 34 starts at center back, becoming the only Union player to play every minute of every regular-season match and setting a league record for the youngest outfield player to ever do so over the 34-game schedule. He remained with the club through 2019, before getting traded to the Colorado Rapids in exchange for $750,000 in total allocation money and performance-based add-ons.
Starting goalkeeper Matt Freese, 27, hailing from Wayne, Pa., also came up through the Union’s youth academy, as did 27-year-old center back Mark McKenzie from Bear, Del., who partnered with Trusty on Thursday night. 25-year-old Brenden Aaronson, who also started in Thursday’s match, grew up in Medford, N.J. and played for the Union.
A Trophy Winner
Auston Trusty helped Celtic complete a massive comeback in the Scottish Premier League. | Ross Parker/SNS Group/Getty Images
Trusty has since joined Scottish giants Celtic, signing a five-year deal back in August 2024.
Now a regular starter, Trusty was integral to the Bhoys’ massive comeback in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic headlined global soccer last month, dashing the dreams of Hearts with a 3–1 win on the final day of the Scottish Premier League’s championship round. Hearts entered the match atop the table and would have secured the first title not won by Celtic or Rangers since 1985 with a draw or a win.
Trusty, who clocked 73 minutes in the title-deciding win at right center back, had a whopping eight defensive contributions and seven headed clearances to keep Celtic ahead and hoist the team’s fifth-consecutive trophy. Trusty and Celtic then went on to win the Scottish FA Cup the following week, defeating Dunfermline 3–1 for the domestic double.
In addition to knowing a thing or two about winning trophies, the versatile defender is highly regarded for his aerial strength. He nearly scored a second goal for the U.S. on Thursday, also on a corner kick. In the waning seconds of the first half, Trusty launched himself what appeared to be at least four feet in the air for a headed flick towards goal. In fact, Trusty had jumped too high, sending the header sailing just above the crossbar.
His jumping prowess will be critically important against Bosnia & Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Wednesday, given the Balkan nation is the tallest team competing in the tournament. Although Trusty did roll his ankle towards the end of Thursday’s match, he is anticipated to be back to full health by next week.
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Published 15 hours ago | Modified 15 hours agoSOPHIA VESELY
Sophia Vesely is a writer, reporter and editor for SI FC, with an emphasis on North American coverage. Her experience comes from regional journalism as a former sports reporter for the Orlando Sentinel, Dallas Morning News and Seattle Times. Vesely graduated from Swarthmore College, where she played collegiate soccer as a wingback. She specializes in MLS, NWSL and NCAA soccer.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
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