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The US Men’s National Team secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Guatemala at St. Louis’s Energizer Park, punching their ticket to the Concacaf Gold Cup final in Houston. After a gritty performance in the quarterfinals against Costa Rica, the Stars and Stripes roared back with a first-half blitz thanks to Real Salt Lake phenom Diego Luna. His quick brace, struck in the 4th and 15th minutes, stunned Luis Fernando Tena’s squad and put the match firmly in US control.
Diego Luna, American star in the making
The 21-year-old wasted little time announcing his arrival. After a save from Guatemalan keeper Kénderson, Navarro, Luna was in the right spot at the right moment to open the contest. Just 11 minutes later, he added a curling low shot into the bottom-left corner, sealing a heroic first-half brace. One that may be remembered as his first step on the bright light stage if he continues this path.
Guatemala responded and USA doubted
The Centroamericans mounted a spirited comeback, with Olger Escobar pulliong one back in the 80th minute to keep their hopes alive. Later, with just over 3 minutes left in the clock, José Morales blasted an outside-the-box shot that Matt Freese was able to send into a corner kick. Eventually the USMNT prevailed, Guatemala can say that they produced 20 shots to the 12 that the US made. Freese anchored the defense that helped the Americans to survive.
Now Mauricio Pochettino will face his first final as the coach of the USMNT, with a chance to claim the eights Gold Cup title for the team. A great way to build momentum towards de 2026 World Cup, which will be cohosted by the US. Their opponent will be the winner of the Mexico vs Honduras semifinal, another match that generates a lot of buzz.
US in the Gold Cup final
The USMNT now gears up for the trophy match, aiming to repeat their 2021 triumph and add another positive benchmark ahead of World Cup co-hosting duties. There was low aura in this team a couple weeks ago after a rocky start under the Argentinian manager. Now it’s looking upwards, with Luna’s breakout, Freese’s moment, it’s Pochettino’s statement.
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