The USMNT kicked off the knockout rounds of the CONCACAF Nations League with a 1-0 win over Honduras in Denver. Was it pretty? No. Was it an inspiring performance? Nope. Did the team look good, and was it a win in a competitive match over an opponent we will face in World Cup qualifying? Yes. Was there stuff to talk about in this one? Also yes. Let’s get started.

GOOD ENOUGH

If you take away nothing else, take away those two words. It was GOOD ENOUGH.

The team went into a single elimination, knockout round match, and they won.