Tag: USMNT

US Beats Canada 3–2 in Shootout After 2–2 Tie to Reach CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinal

CINCINNATI—Matt Turner told his American teammates not to worry when their match against Canada went to penalty kicks. “He had the last word before we went out to the field,” U.S. interim coach B.J. Callaghan said. “It’s just encouraging the guys to stay calm, stay committed to what they’ve practiced.” Turner stopped two penalty kicks,…


Vazquez’s 88th-Minute Goal Gives US 1–1 Draw Against Jamaica in CONCACAF Gold Cup Opener

CHICAGO—Brandon Vazquez scored in the 88th minute, and the No. 13 United States gained a 1–1 draw against 63rd-ranked Jamaica on Saturday night, June 24, to avoid what would have been the Americans’ first loss in a CONCACAF Gold Cup opener. Damion Lowe put the Reggae Boyz ahead with a 13th-minute goal. The defending champion…


US Draws With Rival Mexico in World Cup Qualifier

The United States Mens National Soccer Team (USMNT) hoped to win their fourth straight match against their arch rival Mexico, but came away tied 0–0, missing two golden opportunities at goals that would have given them their first victory in the CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Assoc. Football) World Cup qualifying at…


US Soccer Team and Fans Endured Frigid Conditions in Victory Over Honduras 3–0

In the coldest game in U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) history in front of sold crowd of more than 19,000 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Wednesday night, the U.S. team grabbed second in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying with a completely dominant victory over Honduras 3–0. Various reports stated that the temperature during the game was 1–3…


USMNT Control El Salvador 1–0 for Crucial World Cup Qualification Points

Antonee Robinson was heroic scoring the only goal the USMNT would need to defeat the El Salvador National Soccer Team on Thursday night at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. The win placed the U.S. squad in second place in World Cup regional qualifying with 18 points, one behind Canada. They will travel to play Canada Sunday to…


US Leads in World Cup Qualifier After 2–0 Victory Over Mexico

Christian Pulisic, considered the top USMNT player, entered the game in the 69th minute to provide the game-winning header over Mexico in front of a loud and ecstatic U.S. crowd of 26,000. The game was played with high energy intensity even though it was a cold and rainy night at sold-out Cincinnati TQL Stadium, home…


US Comes From Behind to Defeat Costa Rica in Men’s World Cup Qualifier

COLUMBUS, Ohio—In their World Cup CONCACAF qualifier against Costa Rica on Wednesday night, the United States Men’s national team gave up an early goal. But the young team was able to persevere and find a way to win, 2–1, a much-needed three points in the standings. They had just lost to Panama last Sunday, and…