ARLINGTON, Texas — With a Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinal berth secure and first place in group play all but settled, the U.S. men’s national soccer team looked to its opening-round finale Sunday to satisfy players itching for time, maintain an unblemished defensive record and continue growing into this 23-day competition.
The 2-1 victory over Haiti was not exactly a momentum-building performance, but thanks to Patrick Agyemang’s 75th-minute goal, the Americans completed their Group D compulsories with a perfect record and turned their full attention to the regional trophy.