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Was Bobby Wood's goal the U.S.' most important for 25 years?

It was a goal that gave a much-needed boost to the U.S.' flagging World Cup qualification hopes but just how important was Bobby Wood's 85th-minute strike against Honduras, which secured a 1-1 draw?

What was the most important U.S. goal in the last 25 years?

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 6, 2017

Here's the view of ESPN soccer analyst Taylor Twellman:

"The goal from Bobby Wood, I think, is the biggest in U.S. soccer history over the last 20-25 years and that includes Landon Donovan's goal against Algeria because the United States cannot afford to not qualify for the World Cup, the way the sport is gaining momentum in this country.