USMNT Wins 1-0 in Kingston Quarterfinal

The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) secured a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the first leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals held in Kingston, marking Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive match win as the U.S. coach. Ricardo Pepi scored the decisive goal in the fifth minute after receiving a pass from Christian Pulisic, who also marked his 75th appearance for the U.S. Despite conceding a penalty due to a foul by Matt Turner on Shamar Nicholson, Turner managed to save the ensuing penalty kick by Demarai Gray, preserving the U.S. lead. The match saw Jamaica reduced to ten men following Mason Holgate's red card in the 86th minute. The victory sets the stage for the second leg in St. Louis, with the winner advancing to the semifinals in March.