USMNT secures Gold Cup quarterfinals with Group D win over Haiti

The U.S. men's national soccer team (USMNT) has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup after a series of strong performances despite missing many star players. They secured a 6-0 victory over Trinidad & Tobago and a hard-fought 1-0 win against Saudi Arabia, with Chris Richards scoring the decisive goal from a Sebastian Berhalter free kick. The team demonstrated resilience and adaptability, especially in the tight match against Saudi Arabia, where they struggled offensively but managed to hold a clean sheet. Malik Tillman emerged as a standout player by scoring in three consecutive games, while goalkeeper Matt Freese had mixed performances, including a costly error against Haiti. The USMNT will face either Mexico or Costa Rica in the quarterfinals after finishing atop Group D, with their final group match against Haiti highlighting both seized opportunities and challenges. These matches serve as important tests as the U.S. prepares for the 2026 World Cup, for which they are automatic qualifiers as co-hosts.