USMNT Triumphs Over Mexico in CONCACAF Nations League Semifinal
In a very heated CONCACAF Nations League semifinal, the USMNT defeated Mexico 3-0 in Las Vegas on Thursday night. Just take a look at this dirty playā¦
The match saw the USMNT dominate throughout, with Mexico struggling to keep up. The win marks the sixth straight game without defeat for the USMNT.
Hereās a recap of the match.
USMNT Defeats Mexico in CONCACAF Nations League Semifinal
The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) dominated Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal, winning 3-0 in front of a sellout crowd of 65,000 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on June 15, 2023.
The USMNT’s victory was secured by two goals from Christian Pulisic and one from Ricardo Pepi.
The USMNT started the game strongly, with Pulisic scoring the first and second goals in the 37th & 46th minutes. Mexico struggled to respond, and the USMNT continued to dominate throughout the game.
To put some icing on top of the win, Pepi scored the third goal in the 78th minute
The USMNT’s defense was also impressive, with goalkeeper Matt Turner making a key save to keep Mexico from scoring.
The USMNT’s defense was also helped by strong performances from defenders who only allowed five shots.
The game was not without controversy, however. The referee ended the game 4-minutes early due to anti-gay chants from some Mexican fans.
Despite this, the USMNT’s victory was well-deserved, and they will now advance to the CONCACAF Nations League final.
USMNT’s Road to the Semifinals
The USMNT had a strong start to the CONCACAF Nations League, winning all three of their group stage matches against Canada, Honduras, and El Salvador.
They outscored their opponents 9-1 in these matches, with standout performances from players like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and SergiƱo Dest.
The USMNT’s road to the semifinals was not without its challenges, including injuries to key players like Tyler Adams and John Brooks.
2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals
Looking ahead to the final, the USMNT will face off against a talented group of Canadian soccer players. They recently won their semi-final match against Panama.
The USMNT will be hoping to continue their strong form and bring home the CONCACAF Nations League trophy.
On June 18, 2023, at 8:30 PM EST., the CONCACAF National League Finals can be streamed on Paramount+ or Univision.
