If that was the U.S. men's national team's future encapsulated in one goal, there's a lot to be looking forward to. Gio Reyna, in perhaps his most dominant performance in a USMNT shirt, slid the ball to Folarin Balogun, who left no doubt with the finish. Great pass, great goal and, at the end of it all, another CONCACAF trophy hoisted overhead.
The USMNT are CONCACAF Nations League champions once again, as they lifted the trophy once again after winning the inaugural tournament back in 2021. But, while that tournament was defined by a chaotic finale, this year's edition was defined by something else: dominance. After blasting Mexico in a 3-0 semifinal win, the U.S. cruised past Canada 2-0, with their two young stars leading the charge.
Balogun was joined on the scoresheet by a more unlikely goalscorer, Chris Richards, who was also set up by a Reyna assist. Three of the USMNT's younger stars shined brightly, winning a trophy in the present while offering a promising glimpse into what this team's future could look like.
If Balogun and Reyna can maintain this level, this team will be tough to stop.
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