The US national team stared down a must-win situation on Thursday in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, and came through the test, defeating Trinidad & Tobago 2-0 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Kenwyne Jones nearly gave T&T a lead in the 33rd minute, but his header clanged off the crossbar. The Americans found the breakthrough shortly after halftime thanks to Christian Pulisic. The teenager then doubled the score, and his own tally on the night, just after the hour mark to give the hosts some breathing room.
Goals
Three Things
- DEJA VU PERFORMANCE: The Americans got a much-needed win to keep pace in World Cup qualifying, but the performance very much followed that from Saturday's tune-up friendly against Venezuela.