COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The United States men's soccer team has got its groove back after a victory over Japan in a Tuesday night exhibition at Lower.com Field in downtown Columbus. And yes, it was by the famous 2-0 scoreline.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino employed a 3-5-2 formation and it worked well against the Samurai Blue with one goal in each half. The victory breaks a lengthy streak without a win against a top-25 FIFA ranked team.

In 15 Columbus games, the USMNT has only lost once and is now 3-0 at Lower.com Field. Tuesday was the sixth time the men won in Columbus 2-0.

Crew defender Max Arfsten got the start in front of his home fans, making him the first Crew player since Frankie Hejduk in 2009 to start for the USA in Columbus. Meanwhile, Japan started all of its second team play

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