United States players celebrate with fans after defeating Mexico in the 2021 CONCACAF Nations League Finals soccer series final. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
As these things go, the trophy may not mean much to the United States national team. But at the very least, Sunday’s win in the Nations League was a chance to bring together the core of the national team in a meaningful match ahead of World Cup qualifying this fall.
At the most, winning the Nations League means that the United States is back and headed for World Cup glory.
This, of course, are the extremes represented by the United States beating Mexico 3-2 in the final of the Nations League.