Panama Upsets US 5–4 on Penalty Kicks After 1–1 Tie to Reach CONCACAF Gold Cup Final

U.S. forward Jesús Ferreira (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring during extra time of a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match against Panama in San Diego on July 12, 2023. Gregory Bull/AP Photo

SAN DIEGO— After winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup with its junior varsity two years ago, the United States failed to repeat.

Adalberto Carrasquilla converted the decisive penalty kick after Cristian Roldan was stopped in his attempt, and Panama beat the Americans 5–4 in a shootout following a 1–1 tie on Wednesday night, July 12, to reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup final against Mexico or Jamaica.