With their World Cup qualifying fate hanging in the balance, Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore helped the United States to a crucial 4-0 victory over Panama. Altidore had two goals and an assist, all in the first half, to lead the United States to victory.
The win means the Americans leapfrog Panama in the standings of the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. Barring disaster in Trinidad & Tobago on Tuesday, this means they earn an automatic spot at the Russia 2018 World Cup.
There was some concern that the United States would have to play-in to the World Cup, which would mean an extra set of games in mid-November.