The United States men’s soccer team is looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw against Panama when it plays Martinique in its second Group B game of the 2017 Gold Cup.
Panama defeated Nicaragua 2-1 earlier Wednesday, which means a USA loss would drop the Americans into third place. A win, however, would vault the U.S. to the top of the group standings.
Keep it right here for score updates and highlights from USA vs. Martinique with our live blog.
Final, USA wins 3-2
79th minute, 3-2 USA: Jordan Morris just scored his second goal, the go-ahead tally for the Americans.
GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLL USA!
Jordan Morris gives the #USMNT a 3-2 lead off a perfect ball from Gyasi! #USAvMTQ pic.twitter.com/dSI6KqzEuw
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) July 13, 2017
2 – Tonight is @JmoSmooth13's second career brace for club and country (first came on Sept. 25, 2016 vs. LA Galaxy). Timely.
— OptaJack⚽️ (@OptaJack) July 13, 2017
76th minute, 2-2: Uh oh, the U.S. has blown a 2-0 lead after Kevin Parsemain scored his second goal of the game for Martinique.
Goal, Martinique! A deflected shot from Audel beats Guzan to make it 2-2. GAME ON. #GoldCup2017 #USAvMTQ pic.twitter.com/Jo2LrVe3Tk
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 13, 2017
66th minute, 2-1 USA: Martinique have gotten one back! Brad Guzan should’ve done better there, but the U.S. goalkeeper couldn’t move across fast enough to keep the ball out.
64th minute, 2-0 USA: The Americans have doubled their lead!
Lichaj with the 👌 overlap and cross, Morris with the finish for the #USMNT's 2nd goal. @ModeloUSA #ModeloSoccer https://t.co/Rie9zbCH5E
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 13, 2017
62nd minute, 1-0 USA: U.S. manager Bruce Arena is making his first sub.
First #USMNT sub of the night comes in the 62nd minute.
➡️@AleBedoya17
⬅️@KellynAcosta #USA | #GoldCup2017— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) July 13, 2017
53rd minute, 1-0 USA: The U.S. finally has scored. Omar Gonzalez converts from a few yards out after the Martinique goalkeeper punched the ball right at the American defender.
There it is! Omar Gonzalez's 2nd career goal for the #USMNT gives them the lead vs #MTQ. @ModeloUSA #ModeloSoccer https://t.co/FQ5oCHuOk8
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 13, 2017
48th minute, 0-0: Paul Arriola hits the crossbar from six yards out! A golden chance wasted by Team USA.
46th minute, 0-0: The second half is underway.
Eight shots and eight corner kicks so far. Something's gotta give.#USA | #GoldCup2017 pic.twitter.com/WUsCzvvcTI
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) July 13, 2017
Halftime, 0-0
43rd minute, 0-0: Martinique just forced U.S. goalkeeper Brad Guzan to make a good save. The United States is playing with almost no urgency, precision or energy right now. A bad first half for the Americans so far.
Quality work here from @bguzan to close the angle and punch the Martinique shot away.#USA | #GoldCup2017 pic.twitter.com/8sU0e0PklF
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) July 13, 2017
35th minute, 0-0: Gyasi Zardes sends in another great cross and the ball is deflected out for a fifth U.S. corner. The service from the flanks has been good for the Americans. They just haven’t been able to find the finishing touch.
31st minute, 0-0: The best chance of the night so far goes to Martinique, but we’re still scoreless.
#CopaOro2017: ¡UUUUYYYY! El travesaño salva al @ussoccer #USA 0-0 #MTQ https://t.co/iExIq5Ks0b pic.twitter.com/GAaokTXpvh
— TUDN USA (@TUDNUSA) July 13, 2017
13th minute, 0-0: Jordan Morris nearly put the U.S. in front, but his header off a free kick sailed just wide of the post.
Early chance for the #USMNT, but @JmoSmooth13's header goes just wide.#USA | #GoldCup2017pic.twitter.com/kv5E4PlDQm
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) July 13, 2017
8th minute, 0-0: The U.S. has enjoyed the majority of possession, but there haven’t been any A+ scoring chances for the Americans.
Cristian Roldan is making his first national team appearance for the U.S., by the way.
3rd minute, 0-0: Gyasi Zardes sends in a dangerous cross from the left flank but Jordan Morris can’t settle it and the ball sails out for a goal kick. A good early attack from the U.S.
1st minute, 0-0: We’re underway at Raymond James Stadium.
8:53 p.m.: Martinique is in good form entering this game.
8 – Martinique has won 8 of their last 10 games (2L) and kept clean sheets in 6 of those matches, conceding 2+ goals only once. Streaking. pic.twitter.com/MnFsbl8ZqN
— OptaJack⚽️ (@OptaJack) July 13, 2017
8:30 p.m. ET: Here are the starting lineups for both teams.
It's almost time!
See how both teams line up for #USAvMTQ. #GoldCup2017 pic.twitter.com/6wRbRZP7VO
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 13, 2017
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