The United States Men’s National Team came to Kansas City with their spot in the next round of the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup already assured. The only question that remained was whether they could go undefeated in group play and win Group D or if they would advance as the second place team.
With a spot in the knockout round already secured, head coach Gregg Berhalter opted to play it safe and rest his regular XI, making wholesale changes to the starting lineup. If the second choice team was looking to make an impression and earn more minutes later in the tournament, they left plenty to be desired.