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'Brenden Aaronson took that sh*t personally!' - USMNT star responds to Gregg Berhalter's painful Nations League snub with 'performance of the season' for Union Berlin

Union Berlin defeated Werder Bremen 2-1 in the Bundesliga Saturday, a tightly contested match that saw six yellow cards awarded across a 15-minute span in the first half. However, it was Union Berlin who came out on top and overcame the tough nature of the match, scoring twice in a two-minute span to claim victory on the day.Dubbed Aaronson's 'best performance of the season,' he scored the game-winner in the 52nd minute in a stunning midfield performance for the Berlin-based club.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">TWO NIL. BRENDEN AARONSON. FOOTBALL GOD!— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/fcunion_en/status/1769026066079678728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

USMNT fan account <a href="https://x.com/11Yanks/status/1769026543102415303?s=20" target="_self">@11Yanks</a> wrote: "Brenden Aaronson goal. He took that being left of the roster sh*t personally. Good for him."U.S. Soccer fan account <a href="https://x.com/ManagerTactical/status/1769026698865979889?s=20" target="_self">@ManagerTactical</a> shared their thoughts on Aaronson's match, writing: "Brenden Aaronson scores for Union Berlin and is also having what is likely his best performance the past 12 months. He got left out of the USMNT 🇺🇸 roster and he took it personally."Soccer fan <a href="https://twitter.com/KelvinLoyola" target="_blank">@KelvinLoyola</a> was a fan of Aaronson's performance, but noted how the USMNT has grown during his absence, sharing: "Brenden Aaronson sending a message, 'don’t forget about me'. Still think BA can contribute for the USMNT but he has competition… much more now than 1 year ago."Soccer photographer <a href="https://x.com/morgantencza/status/1769027097878548598?s=20" target="_self">@MorganTencza</a> took a shot at the USMNT boss, saying: "BRENDEN AARONSON GOAL ALERT 🚨 Take that berhalter."USMNT fan <a href="https://twitter.com/Zypheraa/status/1769026286725574731" target="_blank">@Zypheraa</a> was just ecstatic to see him score amid a good run of form, writing: "Brenden Aaronson is so back."

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

The official Union Berlin twitter account wrote that Aaronson had his "best performance in a Union shirt" following his performance<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aaronson is off following his best performance in an Union shirt, replaced by Aissa Laidouni <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCUSVW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCUSVW</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fcunion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fcunion</a> | 2-1 | 78'— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/fcunion_en/status/1769032708615803135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Men in Blazers wrote that it was the "perfect response to being left off the USMNT squad" after his stunning display.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">BRENDEN AARONSON GOAL for Union Berlin. 🇺🇸 Medford Messi breaks the lines with a lovely piece of skill, plays a one-two then has the composure to score. The perfect response to being left off the USMNT squad. ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/t9HkR4LUVY">pic.twitter.com/t9HkR4LUVY</a>— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) <a href="https://twitter.com/MenInBlazers/status/1769035180956692673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT ELSE IS BEING SAID?

Aaronson has struggled to find himself while on loan in the Bundesliga, with the 23-year-old in and out of the starting XI over the first seven months in Berlin. However, February saw a turn of form hit him, with his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/video-brenden-aaronson-winner-union-berlin-usmnt-62-game-goal-drought/blt8e87ac285853dc10" target="_blank">first goal in over a year at the club level coming against Hoffenheim</a> in a rare start for him. He earned another start the following week, but then two benchings followed, before a return to the XI on Saturday that saw him earn Man of the Match with his magical display.Despite missing out on the USMNT's 23-man CONCACAF Nations League roster, he responded to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/usmnt-gregg-berhalter-brenden-aaronson-union-berlin-nations-league-squad/blt16e46cea0a3dcf4f" target="_blank">Gregg Berhalter's comments of using the snub as motivation</a> in brilliant fashion.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

He will have a small break from competitive soccer over the next 10 days with the FIFA International break in full-swing starting Monday, but he will still be training with Berlin while hoping to keep his form up. The Bundesliga side return to the pitch on Saturday, March 30 against Frankfurt.

WHAT NEXT FOR AARONSON?

'Brenden Aaronson took that sh*t personally!' - USMNT star responds to Gregg Berhalter's painful Nations League snub with 'performance of the season' for Union Berlin | Goal.com US

After scoring the game-winner for Union Berlin, days after being snubbed from the CONCACAF Nations League roster, Aaronson responded brilliantly.

&apos;Brenden Aaronson took that sh*t personally!&apos; - USMNT star responds to Gregg Berhalter&apos;s painful Nations League snub with &apos;performance of the season&apos; for Union Berlin