The United States men's national team, full of talent and confidence after a banner year from their Europe-based players, were given a valuable lesson on Thursday. Things like pedigree and reputation count for nothing when it comes to competitive fixtures in CONCACAF.
The good news is that the U.S. managed to prevail over Honduras 1-0 in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Nations League courtesy of substitute Jordan Siebatcheu's 89th minute winner. It's infinitely more enjoyable to absorb lessons when you win. Now the U.S. will play the winner of Mexico and Costa Rica in Sunday's final.