The United States men’s national soccer team was eliminated from the 2023 Gold Cup on penalties by Panama on July 12, 2023. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time, and Panama won the shootout 5-4.
The USMNT had the better possession in the first half, but Panama created the better chances. Ian Anderson gave Panama the lead in the 55th minute with a well-placed shot from the edge of the box. The USMNT equalized in the 105th minute through Jesus Ferreira, who scored from close range after a scramble in the Panamanian penalty area.
Neither team was able to find a winner in extra time, so the match went to penalties. Panama scored all five of their penalties, while the USMNT missed two. The final score was 5-4 on penalties, and Panama advanced to the final of the Gold Cup.
This is the first time since 2015 that the USMNT has not reached the final of the Gold Cup. The team will now face Mexico in the third-place match on July 15.
Here are some of the highlights from the match:
- Ian Anderson’s goal for Panama in the 55th minute.
- Jesus Ferreira’s equalizing goal for the USMNT in the 105th minute.
- The penalty shootout, which Panama won 5-4.
The USMNT will now need to regroup and focus on the third-place match against Mexico. The team will be looking to end the tournament on a positive note and finish on the podium.