Despite another lackluster performance, the United States advanced out of Group A undefeated thanks to the captain's second-half goal.
Haiti joined Trinidad and Tobago and United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals after the Americans drew 1-1 with Panama in Kansas City.
Michael Bradley saved the U.S. from an embarrassing loss with his goal nine minutes after the break, although the tournament co-hosts hardly covered themselves in glory on Monday.
After copping quite a bit of criticism following their lackluster win over Haiti on Friday, many expected the U.S. to come out firing at Sporting Park, but it was Panama which started stronger.