The United States secured a 2-1 victory over Haiti in the Concacaf Gold Cup group stage, with Patrick Agyemang’s 75th-minute goal proving decisive. Despite an early lead from Malik Tillman in the 10th minute, a goalkeeping error by Matt Freese allowed Haiti to equalize through Louicius Don Deedson. Agyemang later capitalized on a long pass from John Tolkin to secure the win for the US.

This victory marked the US team’s 17th group stage win out of 18 Gold Cup appearances, showcasing their dominance in the tournament. Despite using a predominantly B team, the Americans have already secured a spot in the quarter-finals, where they will face either Mexico or Costa Rica.

The Gold Cup serves as a crucial test for the US team ahead of the upcoming World Cup, where they will co-host the tournament with Mexico and Canada. The match, played at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, saw Tillman shine with his third goal of the tournament, while Freese’s mistake added a moment of tension to the game.

With the World Cup on the horizon, the US team will look to build on their Gold Cup success and continue fine-tuning their performance as they prepare to compete on the global stage.