The U.S. national team earned a hard-fought point on the road against Panama in World Cup qualifying.
Four days after the attack took center stage in a blowout of Honduras, it was a couple of defensive stalwarts who stood out in the U.S. national team's draw with Panama.
Goalkeeper Tim Howard and center back Omar Gonzalez were particularly immense as the Americans earned a 1-1 result in Panama City, delivering the type of gritty effort on the road that's necessary to secure World Cup qualification in CONCACAF.
It also was another impressive evening from 18-year-old star Christian Pulisic, whose status as the U.