The United States romped to a 6-1 victory over a depleted Cuba squad on Saturday at Kansas City, Kan., to guarantee itself a semifinal spot in CONCACAF Olympic qualifying.
Cameron Carter-Vickers, Matt Miazga and Jerome Kieswetter scored in the first half for the United States. Kieswetter added his second goal early in the second half, and Emerson Hyndman and Alonso Hernandez also scored. Daniel Luis scored in second-half stoppage time for Cuba.
The U.S., which beat Canada on Thursday night to open the eight-team tournament, concludes group play Tuesday against Panama at Colorado in the second game of a doubleheader.