In the end, it was another disappointing result for the United States Men’s Team. The hopes of a surprise Gold Cup victory were put to death by LA Galaxy midfielder Jonathan dos Santos in the 73rd minute of Sunday’s final.
The result gives Mexico their eighth Gold Cup title as they continue to be the giants of the CONCACAF region. For new manager Tata Martino, this was the perfect start to his time as manager of El Tri.
Despite a valiant effort by the USMNT to make something out of a tournament that looked like was going to go Mexico’s way from minute one, there is still much to be done and Gregg Berhalter will have to head back to the drawing board.