USMNT Opens Gold Cup Defense With Late Draw Against Jamaica
- The USMNT drew 1-1 with Jamaica in the opening match of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup thanks to a late goal from Brandon Vazquez.
- The USMNT roster relied heavily on MLS players with few first-choice stars present.
- Interim coach B.J. Callaghan praised his team's performance despite the draw.
- The USMNT missed a chance to win its opening Gold Cup match for the first time but remains in position to advance from the group.
- The USMNT will next face Saint Kitts and Nevis before closing group play against Trinidad and Tobago.