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Cousin of Former Pitt WR Scores First American Goal at World Cup

Former Pitt Panthers receiver Jester Weah's cousin Tim scored first for the Americans at the World Cup.

Stephen Thompson

Cousin of Former Pitt WR Scores First American Goal at World Cup
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PITTSBURGH -- There are athletes all around the family of former Pitt Panthers wide receiver Jester Weah. His cousin, Tim Weah is a striker on the United States Men's National Team and a good one at that. He notched the first goal of the 2022 World Cup for the Americans in their opener against Wales. He put the USMNT up 1-0 in the 36th minute off a fine feed from star midfielder Christian Pulisic. 

Tim's speed streaking down the middle of the Wales defense was reminiscent of Jester's trademark breakaway speed he utilized so often while at Pitt. Jester was productive during his time as a Panther, accounting for 77 catches, 1566 yards - an average yards per catch of 20.3 - and 14 touchdowns over three seasons. He spent time with the Bears, Washington Football Team and Texans after leaving Pitt. 

Tim has been a fixture of the USMNT since 2018. This is his first World Cup appearance and he has taken full advantage of his fairly new starting role. Weah has scored three goals and added a pair of assists over his 25 appearances with the USMNT. Family lineage made him eligible to play for Jamaica, Liberia or France, but he elected to stick with the American team. 

Tim's father and Jester's uncle, George was also a soccer star. He became the first African player to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or in 1995 while playing for Paris Saint Germain. He is also the incumbent president of Libera. 

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Stephen Thompson
STEPHEN THOMPSON

Stephen Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Pitt in April 2022 after spending four years as a sports writer and editor at The Pitt News, the University of Pittsburgh's independent, student-run newspaper.  He primarily worked the Pitt men's basketball beat, and filled in on coverage of football, volleyball, softball, gymnastics and lacrosse, in addition to other sports as needed. His work at The Pitt News has won awards from the Pennsylvania News Media Association and Associated College Press.  During the spring and summer of 2021, Stephen interned for Pittsburgh Sports Now, covering baseball in western Pennsylvania. Hailing from Washington D.C., family ties have cultivated a love of Boston's professional teams and Pitt athletics, and a fascination with sports in general.  You can reach Stephen by email at stephenethompson00@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter. Read his latest work:

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