With Gold Cup rosters due by midnight, USA head coach Gregg Berhalter used Wednesday’s friendly against Jamaica at Audi Field as a final showcase for players on the fringe of the roster. Berhalter also set out his team in a different formation, utilizing a three center back look, starting Matt Miazga, Tim Ream, and Omar Gonzalez.
The result was a 1-0 loss to the Reggae Boyz, courtesy of a thunderous strike from Shamar Nicholson in the second half. It was far from a shining performance from the US, but gave Berhalter a chance evaluate his squad in a different light.