USMNT's Brenden Aaronson scores two for Leeds in gutting loss at Newcastle

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Brenden Aaronson scored two goals for Leeds United in a 4-3 loss to Newcastle United on Wednesday, Jan. 7, the second match in a row with a goal for 25-year-old American attacker.

Aaronson netted the opener in the 32nd minute at St. James Park and then broke a 2-2 tie with a goal in the 79th minute, just three days after scoring in Leeds' draw against Manchester United.

But Aaronson then conceded a penalty in the game's dying minutes, getting called for a handball as he jumped to block a cross. Newcastle's Bruno Guimarães stepped up to convert from the spot to equalize and Harvey Barnes scored the winner in the 12th minute of added time for the hosts, ending Leeds' seven-match unbeaten streak.

Aaronson has found his footing recently with four goals and three assists in his last 12 Premier League appearances after managing just one goal and three assists in his previous 44. A New Jersey native, helped Leeds earn promotion back to the Premier League last season.

Aaronson has 56 caps for the U.S. national team since his senior debut in 2020 – appearing for the USMNT in the 2022 World Cup – and is in the mix to make the 26-man roster for this summer's tournament in North America.

Aaronson's younger brother Paxten made his senior national team debut in 2023 and was part of the under-23 squad at the 2024 Summer Olympics.