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McCarty starts for USMNT against Panama

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NASHVILLE — Chicago Fire captain Dax McCarty started in the United States Men’s National Team’s 1-1 draw against Panama Saturday, marking his first appearance in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

And, well, it wasn’t his best day at the office.

The Fire’s midfield maestro really struggled — and I say this with the pun fully intended — in the Tennessee heat today, especially in the second half.

After USMNT newbie Dom Dwyer put the USMNT ahead in the 50th minute — his second goal in as many games in the red, white and blue — Panama came to life, and the U.