The 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup has reached the semifinal round, with three expected participants and one relative surprise inclusion. It’s been a high scoring competition, with an average of 3.21 goals per match, far surpassing the 2017 edition’s 2.2 average. This fixture pairing will likely continue the trend, as all four countries possess the ability to light up the scoreboard.
Each team brings its own story line into the round. Jamaica is looking to reach its third consecutive final, but also capture its elusive first Gold Cup. Haiti has never advanced past the quarterfinal; a semifinal victory could signify a new sporting golden age that the national team program hasn’t experienced since the 1970s.