CLEVELAND -- United States manager Bruce Arena credited his side for beating Nicaragua 3-0 in its group stage finale, a scoreline that proved to be just enough to edge out Panama for the top spot in Group B.
With Panama beating Martinique 3-0 in the day's opening match at FirstEnergy Stadium, the U.S. entered its encounter with Los Pinoleros knowing it needed to win by three goals in order to top the group. It did just that, getting goals from Joe Corona, Kelyn Rowe, and Matt Miazga, with the last goal coming with just two minutes remaining.