USA's Brenden Aaronson Earns Man of the Match in Leeds' 1-1 Draw vs. Sunderland

Brenden Aaronson of the United States men's national team was named Man of the Match for his performance in Leeds United's 1-1 Premier League draw against Sunderland on Sunday.

Aaronson provided the assist for striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 47th-minute equalizer. According to OptaJack, Aaronson now has three assists in his last seven matches for Leeds, matching his total from his first 46 appearances for the club.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with eight league goals this season, is the highest-scoring English player. His current injury-free run and strong form are building a compelling case for him to serve as Harry Kane's backup for England at next summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Sunderland took the lead in the 28th minute through Simon Adingra, who finished a clever through ball from Granit Xhaka with a right-footed shot curled into the far post.

The match featured two promoted teams, with seventh-place Sunderland having enjoyed a stronger season so far. However, Leeds extended its unbeaten run to five matches and moved seven points clear of the relegation zone.