The United States men’s national team take on bitter rivals Mexico tonight for the honor of being crowned first-ever Nations League champions of Concacaf. The final most people expected to take place has come to fruition despite lackluster performances by both teams in the semifinals.
Gregg Berhalter’s side needed a 89th minute winner from an unlikely hero in Jordan Siebatcheu to ensure their place in the final. Meanwhile, El Tri can count themselves even luckier having survived a penalty shootout against Costa Rica on Thursday.
Despite both teams struggling to arrive here, there shouldn’t be any doubt that this final will burst with intensity and drama.