The first 45 minutes brought on worry and concern as the United States fell behind 2-nil despite dominating play. Jamaica's goals came from Darren Mattocks (31') and Giles Barnes (36'). Jurgen Klinsmann's halftime speech Jamaica shocked the United States by scoring two first-half goals. And then they held on for dear life. In a shocking … Read more
4:35 p.m.: Jamaica still leads 2-1 in the 73rd minute. Alan Gordon just came on for Aron Johannson for the USA. 4:10 p.m.: GOAL USA! Michael Bradley taps in a rebound in the 48th minute to get the U.S. back in the game. Jamaica 2, USA 1. Halftime After a really nice start the USA … Read more
Regardless of who takes the blame or how much luck was involved, no one is disputing that the Americans lost to Jamaica fair and square. Not so in the other semifinal, between Mexico and Panama, which descended into chaos and recrimination. When you need your leaders to step up, this is the kind of play … Read more
After a tough, but comfortable group stage and a very easy quarterfinal, the United States finally face a serious test in a must-win game on Wednesday. Jamaica are the best team the USMNT have played yet, and they look Just because the United States posted six goals in their last Gold Cup game doesn't mean … Read more
Gold Cup semifinals: United States vs Jamaica, 6 p.m. U.S. leads series w/ Jamaica 13-1-8, with 37-13 goal advantage http://t.co/f7nSm7WmMm. — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 22, 2015. Pregame: Klinsmann When you need your leaders to step up, this is the kind of play you're looking for. Michael Bradley took advantage of an early … Read more
For the first time in 12 years, the United States have failed to make the Gold Cup final. They lost 2-1 to Jamaica, and will now have to win a playoff to get into Confederations Cup. For the first time in 12 years, the United States have failed to make the Gold Cup final. They … Read more