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Guatemala Steals The Show
Jamaica 0–1 Guatemala
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA Tournament: 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup – Group StageMatch Recap
Guatemala earned a historic 1–0 win over Jamaica in Santa Clara, with a first-half goal from Óscar Santis proving the difference. It marked Guatemala’s first-ever Gold Cup victory over Jamaica and their second consecutive Gold Cup opener won with a 1–0 scoreline. The match was tightly contested. Jamaica edged possession (54.3%) and outshot Guatemala 15 to 11, but managed only 2 shots...
Panama Handles Guadeloupe
Panama 5–2 Guadeloupe
Date: Monday, June 16, 2025 Location: Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles, CA Tournament: 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup – Group StageMatch Recap
Panama exploded out of the gates and never looked back, hammering Guadeloupe 5–2 in their Group C opener at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. A flurry of goals in the opening 22 minutes gave Panama a 4–1 halftime advantage, and they capped off the performance with a stoppage-time fifth from substitute Tomás Rodríguez. Cristian Martínez kicked off the scoring in...
Saudi Arabia Shut Out Haitians
Saudi Arabia 1–0 Haiti
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Location: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA Tournament: 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup – Group StageMatch Recap
Saudi Arabia claimed a crucial 1–0 win over Haiti in Group B of the 2025 Gold Cup. In a tense and balanced encounter at Snapdragon Stadium, Mohammed Khalil Marran delivered the breakthrough in the 82nd minute — a goal that not only secured the three points but reshaped the group dynamics heading into the final matchday. Despite Haiti controlling more of...
Costa Rica & Suriname Battle To The End
Costa Rica 4–3 Suriname
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Location: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA Tournament: 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup – Group StageMatch Recap
Costa Rica and Suriname delivered a Gold Cup classic in San Diego, with Los Ticos winning 4–3 thanks to a stoppage-time penalty from Manfred Ugalde. The match featured seven goals, dramatic shifts in momentum, and a statistical shootout between two teams that refused to sit back. This marks only the seventh Gold Cup match in history where both sides scored 3+...
USA Dominates Trinidad & Tobago
USA 5–0 Trinidad & Tobago
The United States opened their 2025 Gold Cup campaign with a dominant 5–0 victory over Trinidad & Tobago at PayPal Park. The USMNT controlled the match from start to finish, with a fluid attacking display backed by an airtight defense. With 70% possession and 589 completed passes, the U.S. team dictated tempo, creating eight big chances and converting five of them. Trinidad struggled to find rhythm, managing just three shots in the entire match. Date: Saturday, June 14,...
Mexico Gets 3 Points vs Dominican Republic
Mexico 3–2 Dominican Republic
Mexico edged out the Dominican Republic in a thrilling 3–2 victory to kick off their 2025 Gold Cup campaign at SoFi Stadium. Despite trailing in the second half, El Tri responded with three rapid-fire goals to secure all three points. The Dominican Republic stunned the crowd when Peter González opened the scoring in the 51st minute, but Mexico answered immediately. Edson Álvarez equalized in the 44th, followed by goals from Raúl Jiménez (47’) and César Montes (53’). Edison...
Orbelín Pineda Shines as Mexico Battles Turkey in Friendly
Mexico’s Orbelín Pineda proved his worth once again, delivering a crucial moment in their friendly against Turkey. The midfielder, known for his technical skill and vision, found the back of the net to put El Tri ahead, showcasing his ability to step up when needed.
Pineda’s Impact
Starting in the number 17 jersey, Pineda was a key figure in Mexico’s midfield, dictating the tempo and linking up with the attack. His goal came after Julián Quiñones struck the crossbar, with Pineda reacting...
USA Crushed by Switzerland in Pre-Gold Cup Friendly
The U.S. Men's National Team suffered a humbling 4-0 defeat against Switzerland in their final warm-up match before the Gold Cup. The match, held at Geodis Park in Nashville, saw the Swiss dominate from the opening whistle, leaving the American squad searching for answers.
First-Half Collapse
Switzerland wasted no time asserting their dominance, scoring four goals in the first half. Dan Ndoye opened the scoring in the 12th minute, followed by Michel Aebischer doubling the lead at the 22-minute mark. Breel Embolo...
