For U.S. men's national team fans praying to see a youth movement of attacking talent along the lines of what Mexico displayed during the Gold Cup, there's some hope emanating from Norway.
U.S. international midfielder Mikkel Diskerud scored twice in Stabaek's 3-3 draw with Tromso on Sunday, notching his first goals of the season. He twice made runs down the center to be in position to finish into an empty net. He likely could have had a third goal, but his first-time volley of a cross inside the area was hit high. Diskerud also conceded a penalty in the game, but the ensuing spot kick was saved.
The 20-year-old Diskerud figures to be a part of the national-team set-up in the coming years. He assisted on Juan Agudelo's winning goal in the United States' friendly against South Africa in November, and he was part of Bob Bradley's January camp and appeared in the friendly against Chile. He was also on the U.S. roster for March friendlies with Argentina and Paraguay but did not feature in either match.
Highlights of Diskerud's goals from Sunday's match are after the jump:
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