Recap: Panama 2-3 USA
Just when Panama looked set to end Mexico’s World Cup dream, Graham Zusi, Aron Johansson and the rest of the USMNT completed a shocking comeback.
Just when Panama looked set to end Mexico’s World Cup dream, Graham Zusi, Aron Johansson and the rest of the USMNT completed a shocking comeback.
Roster changes could mean opportunities for some players as the US faces a Panama team that has been miserly at home.
After a sloppy first half, the US put Jamaica away to claim the top spot in CONCACAF World Cup qualification for the third straight cycle.
Despite a dismal qualification campaign, Jamaica could stay alive with a win over the US. But the already qualified US is on an almighty roll right now, and is a much better team on paper.
Eddie Johnson rose highest to put the United States ahead and Mexico fell for the fourth straight time in Columbus. Ladies and gentlemen, book your flights to Brazil.
The US has an opportunity to quickly put the loss to Costa Rica behind them when they host Mexico in Columbus.
The U.S. lost the game, but the points were perhaps less important than the hit to the U.S.’s pride.
While fans may be looking ahead to the Mexico game, Klinsmann and the rest of the U.S. team are focused on Costa Rica.
A look at the Us roster for the World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico.
Down 2-0 at the half, the US roared back for a 4-3 win in Sarajevo powered by a Jozy Altidore hat trick.
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