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Boston Globe
13 hours ago
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- Boston Globe
US advances to Gold Cup quarterfinals with win over Saudi Arabia on goal from Chris Richards
The win and the 1-1 draw between Trinidad and Tobago and Haiti in Group D's other match Thursday in Houston, clinched a knockout berth for the Americans, who improved to 42 wins, 1 loss, and 5 draws in group play. The US has won its group in 16 of 17 Gold Cups, and closes Group D play on Sunday against Haiti at Arlington, Texas. Advertisement US coach Mauricio Pochettino stuck with the same lineup that produced a The match saw few real chances on goal by either team. The Americans had just one shot in the first half. Richards's speed to track back to cover for Alex Freeman's mistake and block a shot kept Saudi Arabia from a 1-0 lead. ALL-OUT EFFORT FROM CHRIS RICHARDS! 🚫 — U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) Matt Freese got his second consecutive start in goal for the US and third in four matches as he appears to have displaced Matt Turner. Advertisement The Gold Cup represents the last competitive test for the Americans ahead of the 2026 World Cup. As co-host with Mexico and Canada, the US is an automatic qualifier for the World Cup. The Americans limped into the Gold Cup on a four-match losing streak that included a 4-0 rout by Switzerland in their final tune-up. And with many of the top players either sitting out this tournament for personal reasons, injuries, or playing in the Club World Cup, Pochettino selected a roster full of relatively untested and unproven players. Missing the tournament for the US are regulars Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, Gio Reyna, Antonee Robinson, Folarin Balogun, and Sergiño Dest.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
USMNT vs. Panama live updates: How to watch, starting lineups as Americans seek revenge in CONCACAF Nations League
The U.S. men's national team faces Panama on Thursday (7 p.m. ET, Paramount+/Univision) in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals, carrying a little extra motivation after last summer's Copa América disappointment. The last time these two teams met in a competitive match, Panama stunned the U.S. 2-1, a result that contributed to the Americans' early exit from the tournament. Now the U.S. has a chance for revenge while battling for a spot in Sunday's final against the winner of Thursday's late game between Canada and Mexico. Since the Copa América setback, the U.S. has evolved under new coach Mauricio Pochettino, who took the reins after Gregg Berhalter's dismissal following the loss to Panama. Always a tricky opponent, Panama will enter the match confident after frustrating the U.S. before. But this time, the Americans are at near full strength with an in-form Christian Pulisic leading the way backed by USMNT mainstays Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams. Follow all of the night's action with our live blog below. USMNT vs. Panama live tracker Semifinal tonight's squad to take on Panama. — U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) March 20, 2025 Semifinal tonight's squad to take on Panama. — U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) March 20, 2025
