Substitute Clint Dempsey dribbled through the Costa Rica defense set up Jozy Altidore for the first goal of the night as the USMNT defeated Costa Rica 1-0 to advance to the CONCACAF Gold Cup final.
Here's the goal:
.@clint_dempsey finds Jozy Altidore and it's 1-0 @ussoccer!!! #USAvCRC pic.twitter.com/TPUflvbRUC
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) July 23, 2017
Then, in front of his hometown fans, Dempsey acquired the USMNT all-time scoring record with a free kick. He's now tied with Landon Donovan with 57 goals apiece.
THERE IT IS! Dempsey ties Landon Donovan atop the #USMNT all-time scoring charts! @ModeloUSA #ModeloSoccer #USAvCRC https://t.co/wn0jTBDktn
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 23, 2017
This tournament has largely sucked but hey the USMNT might actually win the thing so that's something, right? Also, I am very happy for Clint Dempsey. The USMNT will face the winner of Mexico-Jamaica on Wednesday in the final.