Alyssa Naeher’s 3 Saves in Penalty Shootout Over Canada Leads US Into the Gold Cup Final

United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher (L), celebrates with teammates at the end of the penalty shootout in a CONCACAF Gold Cup women's soccer tournament semifinal match against Canada in San Diego on March 6, 2024. Gregory Bull/AP Photo

SAN DIEGO—Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher made three saves and converted a penalty herself in a shootout after a rain-soaked 2–2 draw with Canada on Wednesday night, March 6, earning the United States a spot in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup final.

The United States advanced 3–1 on penalties and will play Brazil in the title game on Sunday evening. Brazil defeated Mexico 3–0 in the earlier semifinal match.