The U.S. got it done in Orlando Friday night with a stress relieving 4-0 win over Panama. Here are five things that we either learned or were crystallized in our minds from the match.
The U.S. have a 93 percent change of playing in Russia next summer
According to the ESPN Soccer Power Index the U.S. has never been closer to qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. There’s still work to be done as Panama could easily earn three points in their next match, but U.S. fans can officially start dreaming of the draw that will take place December 1st.