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Shaq Moore impressing Gregg Berhalter in the CONCACAF Gold Cup

United States national team defender Shaq Moore (20) defends during the CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer against Canada. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Shaq Moore shines in Gold Cup

One of the players who has emerged from the group stage of the CONCACAF Gold Cup for the United States national team is Shaq Moore. The outside back has earned praised for his ability in the final third but also for his strong individual defending.

And while the right back position is a crowded one for the United States and head coach Gregg Berhalter, the emergence of Moore is a positive from a Gold Cup that at times feels like a bit of a throw away following this group’s success in the Nations League.