The U.S. males’s nationwide workforce was closely represented in Wednesday’s Best XI for the CONCACAF Nations League Finals.
Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie, and Antonee Robinson headlined the seven USMNT gamers named to the all-tournament workforce, CONCACAF introduced Wednesday. Matt Turner, Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, and Haji Wright have been additionally chosen to the XI after the USMNT defeated Mexico 2-0 in Sunday’s match ultimate.
Mexico and Jamaica every had two gamers named apiece.
Reyna earned Participant of the Event honors after scoring as soon as and aiding twice within the Last 4. The Nottingham Forest midfielder arrange Haji Wright twice in a 3-1 semifinal victory over Jamaica earlier than scoring an insurance coverage purpose towards Mexico.
McKennie began each matches in Gregg Berhalter’s midfield, incomes an help on Tyler Adams’ winner vs. Mexico. He excelled on each side of the sector in each matches.
Robinson was a stay wire on each ends of the sector, beginning at left again towards each the Reggae Boyz and El Tri. The Fulham defender continues to be one of many extra necessary contributors within the USMNT squad.
Wright got here off the bench and scored two objectives within the semifinal win over Jamaica. The Coventry Metropolis ahead began towards El Tri, and though didn't get on the scoresheet, delivered a hardworking shift.
Adams scored a surprising purpose towards Mexico within the ultimate, which marked his second senior worldwide tally for the USMNT. In his worldwide return, Adams labored tirelessly in each matches.
Pulisic was a inventive spark for the USMNT, totaling seven pictures over the semifinal and ultimate. The AC Milan attacker was continuously a thorn in El Tri’s aspect, serving to arrange Reyna’s insurance coverage purpose.
Turner earned the Nations League Golden Glove award after protecting a clear sheet towards El Tri. He totaled 4 saves in each matches.
Right here’s a more in-depth have a look at the total Best XI:
Concacaf Nations League Finals Best XI
Goalkeeper: Matt Turner (USMNT)
Defenders: Antonee Robinson (USMNT), Cesar Montes (Mexico), Michael Hector (Jamaica), Dexter Lembikisa (Jamaica)
Midfielders: Weston McKennie (USMNT), Tyler Adams (USMNT) Edson Alvarez (Mexico).
Forwards: Christian Pulisic (USMNT), Haji Wright (USMNT), Gio Reyna (USMNT).
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