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WATCH: Dempsey, Pulisic put on a show as USMNT thrashes Honduras

WATCH: Dempsey, Pulisic put on a show as USMNT thrashes Honduras

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Clint Dempsey recorded a hat trick and Christian Pulisic played a part in five strikes as the U.S. rolled to a 6-0 dismantling of Honduras on Friday in San Jose, California.

Lletget opened the scoring in the fifth minute. The LA Galaxy midfielder tapped home at the far post after a deflected shot from Christian Pulisic, who created the opportunity with an incisive run to connect with a Jozy Altidore chip.



First World Cup qualifier, first #USMNT goal for the Bay Area kid, @SLletget ! #USAvHON https://t.co/XtTmoK6sDf

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 25, 2017

Bradley doubled the lead in the 27th minute, gliding across the top of the penalty area before firing a low, left-footed shot.



Bradley: Nobody wants to tackle me?

Honduras: Nah we're good.

Bradley: #USAvHON #USMNT https://t.co/wr8hDW9IJy


— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 25, 2017

Dempsey made it 3-0 five minutes later, running onto a Pulisic chip before emphatically launching a volley into the top corner.



Clint Dempsey sure looks healthy to us! And how about that pass by Christian Pulisic? #USMNT is rolling! #USAvHON https://t.co/sB2uNKoTJX

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 25, 2017

Pulisic got his name on the score sheet mere seconds after halftime, slotting past Donis Escober after a clever Altidore feed.



Let's go back. This is how Pulisic got the 2nd half started. @cpulisic_10 #USMNT #USAvHON https://t.co/QVKal3UYAY

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 25, 2017

The 18-year-old Borussia Dortmund playmaker turned provider again three minutes later, threading the needle to set up another Dempsey strike.

And Dempsey completed his hat trick in the 54th minute, curling home a free kick that Pulisic drew just outside the penalty area.



All he does is score goals!

Clint Dempsey sealed his hat trick with this gorgeous free kick. #USMNT #USAvHON https://t.co/em8dAk1Ym8


— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 25, 2017