DENVER — The man who scored the winning goal for the U.S. national soccer team Thursday — and who might start in the Concacaf Nations League final Sunday against Mexico — was born in Washington, grew up in France and scored regularly this past season for the Swiss league champions.
Before committing to the United States in March, he also was eligible to represent Cameroon and France. Four years ago, he played for a French youth national team. His name on the roster does not match that on the back of his jersey. His first language is French.