US Beats Canada 3–2 in Shootout After 2–2 Tie to Reach CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinal

US Beats Canada 3–2 in Shootout After 2–2 Tie to Reach CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinal
United States forward Brandon Vazquez (19) celebrates his goal against Canada during a CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final soccer match, in Cincinnati on July 9, 2023. Michael Conroy/AP Photo
|Updated:

CINCINNATI—Matt Turner told his American teammates not to worry when their match against Canada went to penalty kicks.

“He had the last word before we went out to the field,” U.S. interim coach B.J. Callaghan said. “It’s just encouraging the guys to stay calm, stay committed to what they’ve practiced.”