Michael Bradley scored a gorgeous long-distance goal against Mexico in huge World Cup qualifier

The United States got a dream start in their World Cup qualifier at Estadio Azteca against Mexico when Michael Bradley scored from 40 yards out.

The goal came in just the sixth minute on a mid-field turnover. Bradley took possession, saw that keeper Guillermo Ochoa had drifted forward, and perfectly drilled just over his head.

Bradley is just the sixth American to ever score a goal in Estadio Azteca.

Here is the goal, via Fox Sports 1.

The match is huge for the U.S. as they sit in third place halfway through the 10-game CONCACAF hexagonal, just one point ahead of Panama. Only the top three teams are guaranteed spots in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Here is the replay.

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