CONCACAF Nations League 2024: USMNT Qualify For Final With A Dramatic Late Equaliser - WATCH
The USMNT left it late against Jamaica to qualify for a successive CONCACAF Nations League final. WATCH.
CONCACAF Nations League: The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) has qualified for the final of the tournament as the defending champions forced a last-minute own goal from Jamaica to end the match at 1-1 in regular. The USMNT then went on to score two goals in extra time to seal the qualification in the final, where, they'll be facing fierce rivals Mexico, who defeated Panama 3-0 in other other semi-final.
🇺🇸 1-1 🇯🇲
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 22, 2024
We’re headed to extratime in the semis!
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ON TO THE FINAL 🇺🇸@USMNT will defend their Concacaf Nations League title on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/mEBZfXOHSk
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 22, 2024
The match was a crazy spectacle for the people who graced the event with their attendance at the iconic AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as Jamaica scored the fastest goal the USMNT have ever conceded in theirt history, with left-back Gregory Leigh opening the scoring inside 30 seconds. However, the Christian Pulisic-led side didn't disappoint the home fans and scored these goals en route to their final:
🇺🇸 2-1 🇯🇲
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 22, 2024
Reyna —> Wright gives the @USMNT the lead in extratime!
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🇺🇸 3-1 🇯🇲
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 22, 2024
Reyna and Wright connect again. 🔗
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USMNT striker Haji Wright was the star of the show as he came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute and went on to score twice in extra time, both of which were assisted by Gio Reyna. The striker was delighted with his performance and was full of joy in the post-match interview, as he shared his experience of his late call-up and the partnership with Gio Reyna.
"I'm happy to be here to repesent my country and I'm happy for the result." - Haji Wright 🎙️@usmnt | #CNLFinals24 pic.twitter.com/g1G8vHIzXA
— Concacaf Nations League (@CNationsLeague) March 22, 2024
The USMNT will now play Mexico in the final on Monday, March 25.