Diego Luna’s Brace Fires USMNT into Gold Cup Final with 2-1 Win Over Guatemala
Sarah Johnson
July 3, 2025
Brief
USMNT defeats Guatemala 2-1, with Diego Luna scoring twice, to reach the Gold Cup final, setting up a showdown for their eighth title.
The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team charged into the Gold Cup final with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Guatemala on Wednesday night at Energizer Park, powered by Diego Luna’s electrifying brace. The young star’s early strikes set the tone, proving the USMNT’s hunger for their eighth Gold Cup title.
Luna wasted no time, pouncing on a rebound in the fourth minute to give the U.S. an early lead with a clinical finish. Just minutes later, he dazzled again, shaking off a defender and rifling a shot past the goalkeeper, with Malik Tillman providing the assist for a 2-0 cushion. The crowd roared as Luna’s flair lit up the pitch.
Guatemala fought back late, with Olger Escobar pulling one back in the 80th minute, but the U.S. defense stood firm, locking down the victory. This marks the 13th Gold Cup final appearance for the U.S., who now await the winner of Mexico versus Honduras for Sunday’s showdown.
With Mexico chasing a record-extending ninth title, the stage is set for a fierce battle. Can the USMNT channel Luna’s magic to reclaim Gold Cup glory? The nation waits.
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Editor's Comments
Diego Luna’s goals were faster than a Guatemala defender trying to catch him—talk about a one-man highlight reel! But let’s talk about that drone buzzing near USMNT’s training ground. Are we scouting opponents or filming the next sci-fi blockbuster? Either way, the U.S. defense was tighter than a conspiracy theorist’s tinfoil hat in the clutch.
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