The U.S. Beneath-20 males’s nationwide workforce might be taking part in for its fourth-consecutive CONCACAF U-20 Championship title on Sunday.
Michael Nsien’s squad sealed their return to the match ultimate after downing Panama 2-1 in semifinal motion on Friday. David Vazquez scored the opening objective of the match earlier than Brooklyn Raines delivered the successful objective with 4 minutes to play.
The People will face Mexico in Leon on Sunday.
Vazquez’s objective got here within the fortieth minute after nice service from Niko Tsakiris on the best wing. Tsakiris raced in direction of the top line earlier than crossing into the field, watching as Vazquez redirected the service into the underside nook.
Panama tied the match within the 72nd minute after Rafael Mosquera equalized from the penalty spot. The New York Pink Bulls attacker made no mistake, rifling his left-footed effort into the top-right nook.
Nonetheless, second-half substitute Raines would play the hero for the USMNT U-20 squad earlier than the ultimate whistle. After settling a clearance outdoors of the Panama field, Raines took a contact earlier than volleying dwelling off the crossbar.