The U.S. males’s nationwide staff’s highway to a fourth-consecutive CONCACAF Nations League title will run via rivals Panama.
Panama and the USMNT will meet within the semifinal spherical of the 2024-25 Nations League on March 20, 2025. The winner of the semifinal tie will meet both Canada or Mexico within the Nations League Last three days later.
SoFi Stadium will host each the semifinal spherical and ultimate.
Mauricio Pochettino’s squad completed second among the many 4 quarterfinal winners after defeating Jamaica in each legs. The Individuals claimed a 1-0 highway victory over the Reggae Boyz final Thursday in Kingston earlier than incomes a 4-2 second leg win in St. Louis on Monday.
Ricardo Pepi and Christian Pulisic each scored two objectives apiece whereas Tim Weah additionally discovered the again of the online.
Panama defeated Costa Rica 3-2 on mixture after profitable 1-0 in San Jose earlier than enjoying out a 2-2 attract Panama Metropolis.
It’ll mark the second current head-to-head assembly between the USMNT and Panama in a number of competitions. Panama defeated the USMNT 2-1 in Copa America group stage play final summer season, a match which noticed Weah proven a first-half purple card within the loss.
Thomas Christiansen’s squad additionally eradicated the USMNT within the semifinals of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup earlier than falling to Mexico 1-0 within the event ultimate.
The USMNT defeated Panama 2-0 in October pleasant play, which was the primary match that Pochettino was on the sidelines for.
Anibal Godoy, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Fidel Escobar, and Jose Fajardo are among the many main gamers for Panama.
The USMNT might be looking for their first trophy of the Pochettino-era.