The United States beat Panama 3-1 in a penalty shoot out after playing 150 minutes in a scoreless dead heat. It was a hotly contested battle, with both sides looking the better team at certain points, but in the end, Panama could not convert from the spot.

This was the third time the US has won the Gold Cup after also taking the crown in 1991 and 2002. Once again, it was not broadcast on any American station. Oddly enough, its not because they don't like the non-commercial friendly format, because ESPN2 inexplicably decided to show a friendly soccer match between the US women's team and Iceland today at the same time.

US Men in the Gold Cup final or US Women in a non-competetive match against Iceland? Hmmmm.

Posted by Chad

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