The war of attrition seemingly promised before the game began came to fruition in Texas, but the U.S. delivered their most composed performance of the tournament to finally deliver a result that didn’t feel lucky in any way.
The game began with a bang, as a fortuitous bounce and subsequent pass from Jozy Altidore teed up Jordan Morris for a blast that rattled the near post after just 12 seconds. The warning shot held true for the opening half hour, as the U.S. played their best soccer of the tournament so far. Darlington Nagbe drove at the opposing defense.