After a wild shootout victory over Canada, the US males’s nationwide workforce is only one win away from reaching the Gold Cup remaining as they chase their fourth Concacaf trophy in a row. However now in Panama they may face fairly an enemy that’s about to unseat Costa Rica because the fourth finest workforce in Concacaf. Panama have simply scored 4 objectives towards a World Cup-experienced Qatar aspect, displaying the US is in for a tricky recreation, as will the quarter-finals towards Canada. BJ Callaghan is reaching the enterprise finish of the Gold Cup and might want to rotate to maintain his workforce recent whereas guaranteeing Panama’s midfield does not management the sport in the identical means Canada does.
Listed below are our storylines, methods to watch the match and extra:
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- Date: Wednesday 12 July | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Place: Snapdragon Stadium — San Diego, California
- TV: FS1 | Reside stream: fubo TV (Try for free)
- Possibilities: United States -170; Draw +260; Panama +490 (by way of Caesars Sportsbook)
Storylines
United States: After Jesus Ferreira performed 120 minutes towards Canada, it could be time to present him a relaxation by taking one other look towards Panama’s central defenders. Whereas Ferreira performed a superb match with six objectives, Brandon Vazquez additionally scored thrice himself. Vazquez is robust within the air and may reap the benefits of DeJuan Jones’ sturdy crossing talents. Panama is a aspect the US is accustomed to in Gold Cup play and have met 11 instances, however the US has solely gained six encounters, demonstrating the flexibility Los Canaleros can convey.
In a match dominated by the US and Mexico, it was one of the best different Concacaf groups may do through the years to present them hassle. Whereas the USMNT has struggled towards the highest groups they’ve confronted to this point, each recreation has been a studying expertise for this younger squad and can solely proceed to be so towards Panama.
Panama: Midfield has been key for Panama and Houston Dynamo man Adalberto Carrasquilla has been the center of their midfield. Though he solely has one help within the Gold Cup, his defensive play of recovering balls and dribbling out of tight conditions has saved Panama in competitors. However there are additionally extra gamers on the workforce who may trigger hassle for the USMNT, particularly forwards Cecilio Waterman and Ismael Diaz. Diaz’s 4 objectives within the Gold Cup path solely Jesus Ferreira within the Golden Boot race.
Thomas Christiansen has led the workforce on a robust path since taking on in 2020, however to take Panama to the following degree he should lead them previous the USMNT.
Prediction
In one other thrilling recreation, the willpower of the USMNT will push them to victory over Panama. Select: United States 2, Panama 1
