So I’m happy.”Trying for their sixth Gold Cup title and first since 2013, the Americans play Mexico or Jamaica in the final on Wednesday at Santa Clara, California. Arena can become the first coach to win three Gold Cup titles following championships in 2002 and 2005. Dempsey’s goal sealed the win, putting the US back in the championship after a shocking semifinal loss to Jamaica two years ago. While the US inserted five new starters in a roster rotation, Costa Rica went with the same 11 players who started in Wednesday’s win against Panama. The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football said the discipline was issued by the Gold Cup disciplinary committee for “anti-sporting behavior.”

Source: The Guardian July 23, 2017 04:28 UTC