In an incredible upset by Trinidad & Tobago, the United States’ 2018 FIFA World Cup aspirations were extinguished as they dropped their final qualifier 2-1 in Couva, Trinidad, whilst Panama and Honduras each earned three points to surpass the U.S. in the Hexagonal standings.
Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe earned a start in the match and notched an assist on the Yanks lone goal, putting in a strong 84-minute performance. A first-half own goal by the United States and 37th minute blast from Alvin Jones’ powered the Soca Warriors. Two minutes into the second, Nagbe hit the ground on a tackle but maintained possession of the ball and laid off a pass to Christian Pulisic.