Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez break down the United States’ win over Costa Rica in the Gold Cup semifinals. ARLINGTON, Texas — United States men’s national team manager Bruce Arena hailed the performance of his side, as well as that of Clint Dempsey, in the Americans 2-0 victory over Costa Rica in the semifinals of the Gold Cup.
Dempsey entered the match as a substitute midway through the second half, and unlocked a tight, tense battle with as assist on Jozy Altidore’s goal in the 72nd minute. He later scored a goal off a free kick 10 minutes later, sealing what was the U.S. team’s most complete performance…
Jozy Altidore’s goal in the 72nd minute gave the United States all the scoring they would need.
When it counted most, and against the best team they’ve played thus far in the tournament, the United States rose to the occasion with a 2-0 win over Costa Rica at AT&T Stadium on Saturday night. The victory books the Americans’ place in the 2017 Gold Cup final on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California.
Positives
This was the best performance by the Americans in the competition so far, and by a wide margin. The energy was there from the outset as Jordan Morris rattled the post with a shot in the…
Dempsey was a superb option off the bench as the U.S. earned a 2-0 win vs. Costa Rica.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Three thoughts from the United States’ 2-0 win over Costa Rica on Saturday night in the 2017 Gold Cup semifinals.
1. Dempsey sparks U.S. to victory
While it might not be quite the time yet to label Clint Dempsey as a “super sub” for the U.S. national team, he played the role with aplomb Saturday in sparking the U.S. to a 2-0 win over Costa Rica in the Gold Cup semifinals at AT&T Stadium.
The result sends the U.S. to a 10th Gold Cup final where it will likely face familiar…
Clint Dempsey is now level with Landon Donovan for the all-time record for U.S. national team goals with 57.
Clint Dempsey equaled Landon Donovan’s all-time U.S. men’s national team goals record of 57 on Saturday with an 82nd-minute strike in a 2-0 Gold Cup semifinal win over Costa Rica.
The game turned when U.S. coach Bruce Arena brought in Dempsey as a substitute midway through the second half, and the 34-year-old set up Jozy Altidore for the breakthrough goal before adding his own strike from a free kick.
“I saw the keeper cheating a little bit, and it went in,” Dempsey said.
Playing in his home state…
FC’s Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez analyze the U.S.’s narrow Gold Cup victory over El Salvador.
Clint Dempsey equaled Landon Donovan’s all-time U.S. goals record of 57, with an 82nd-minute strike in the team’s Gold Cup semifinal against Costa Rica on Saturday night.
The game turned when U.S. coach Bruce Arena brought in Dempsey as a substitute midway through the second half, and the 34-year-old set up Jozy Altidore for the breakthrough goal before adding his second from a free kick.
Dempsey reached the milestone in his 136th appearance for the senior team — good for third all time — while…
Clint Dempsey is now level with Landon Donovan for the all-time record for U.S. national team goals with 57.
Clint Dempsey equaled Landon Donovan’s all-time U.S. men’s national team goals record of 57 on Saturday with an 82nd-minute strike in a 2-0 Gold Cup semifinal win over.
The game turned when U.S. coach Bruce Arena brought in Dempsey as a substitute midway through the second half, and the 34-year-old set up Jozy Altidore for the breakthrough goal before adding his second from a free kick.
Dempsey reached the milestone in his 136th appearance for the senior team — good for third all time — while…
After an unconvincing quarterfinal win over El Salvador, Taylor Twellman is concerned by the state of the USMNT’s Gold Cup.
The United States again fought through a less-than-convincing performance to best a weaker opponent in a 2-0 win over El Salvador in a Gold Cup quarterfinal in Philadelphia on Wednesday night.
Positives
The Americans managed to keep their cool and fight through the scandalously physical game played by the Salvadorans. Doubling down on the opening goal put them in position to manage the rest of the game and book a place in the semifinals. Both full-backs made their marks on the match, pushing…
Herculez Gomez gives a brief look at the U.S. squad after reinforcements and how it will play on the Gold Cup campaign.
Alejandro Moreno feels the allowance of roster changes shifts the narrative of the U.S.’s talent evaluation in the Gold Cup.
Bruce Arena talks up the U.S.’ squad changes, El Salvador’s high-octane style, and the uncertainty of the knockout stages.
Omar Gonzalez and Michael Bradley preview the United States’ upcoming quarter-final match with El Salvador.
PHILADELPHIA — Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey are back together again, after both players were added to the Gold Cup roster for the U.S. ahead of Wednesday’s quarterfinal against El Salvador. According to ESPN Stats & Information, if both players take the field — as seems likely — it will mark the 67th time they have been on the field together.
Mind you, they haven’t always been front line partners — Dempsey spent a large chunk of his international career at wide midfield – but, over the last…
Janusz Michallik reviews the United States’ group stage performance in the Gold Cup and notes the key performers.
ESPN’s Herculez Gomez discusses what positives the U.S. can take moving forward after the Gold Cup.
The United States has announced its roster changes for the knockout stages of the 2017 Gold Cup, and as predicted, manager Bruce Arena has added some heavy reinforcements with most of the additions having extensive international experience.
“We have added some experienced players to the roster that can help us in the knockout round of the Gold Cup,” Arena said on Sunday. “The players leaving all made a good impression, and I’m optimistic for their future with the national team program.”
Tournament…
Clint Dempsey came on as a sub and scored in stoppage time to help Seattle steal a point against bitter rivals Portland.
PORTLAND, Ore. — In retirement, most former athletes long for the cheers, the waves of adulation. Roger Levesque misses th…