January 14 (1954)

Future U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Bill Looby scores the USA’s only goal in a 3-1 loss to Mexico at the Estadio de los Deportes in Mexico City. Another future U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer from St. Louis, Harry Keough, plays the entire match. The USA sees a 1-0 halftime lead disintegrate. Mexico’s final two goals come in the last 8 minutes. Alfredo Torres scores Mexico’s first goal in the 60th minute and last goal in the 89th minute.