da cassino online： Gregg Berhalter's side claimed their third-successive Nations League title thanks to two stunning strikes on Sunday
da fezbet： Heading into the international break, Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna were the U.S. men's national team's two biggest question marks. The former had only just returned from injury, and the latter had played just two competitive matches over an 11-month span. Depending on your level of optimism, Adams and Reyna were either potential liabilities or total wild cards for this U.S. team.
In the end, though, Adams and Reyna were the two that fired the USMNT to glory. A third consecutive Nations League trophy is under USMNT control due to their heroics. Questions remain for both on the club level but, on Sunday night, there was no doubt that Adams and Reyna remain vital pieces of the USMNT's heart and soul.
The two struck fantastic goals in either half of yet another 2-0 triumph over Mexico, another Dos a Cero. Adams' came first, just before halftime, when he unleashed an absolute thunderbolt from insane distance to seize the lead. Reyna's came later, putting the game all but out of reach. It will be overshadowed a bit by Adams' stunner, but Reyna's goal was just as technically fantastic as he smashed a rebound into the back of the net for his third goal contribution in three games.
Both proved their worth in this cup final, not that there was much real reason to doubt them. Neither are at their best and both still have much work to get there but, with a healthy Adams and a confident Reyna leading the charge, the U.S. will feel that can take on all comers heading into this Summer's Copa America.
GOAL rates the USMNT's players from AT&T Stadium…
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Matt Turner (6/10):
Had a few saves, but nothing particularly challenging.
Antonee Robinson (6/10):
Created a chance for Pulisic early, but was definitely the quieter of the two fullbacks. That's just fine, though, when Dest is bombing down the other side.
Tim Ream (7/10):
A typical performance where his positioning is always so, so good. No matter his age, he's still key to this team.
Chris Richards (6/10):
Had a few nervy moments. The U.S. survived, but Richards definitely wasn't as sharp as he could have been.
Sergino Dest (7/10):
Spent all night trying to see how many Mexico defenders he could add to his highlight reel. The answer was "a bunch of them" as he terrorized anyone in front of him whenever he had the ball.
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Tyler Adams (8/10):
He knew he had just 45 minutes and, boy, did he make them count. His long-range stunner will be immortalized in any highlight reels for this rivalry, a signature moment for a player normally known for the dirty work. He isn't all the way back yet, but this was a heck of a step forward.
Weston McKennie (7/10):
Technically got the assist on Adams' wonderstrike, but we all know who did the hard part there. Outside of that, though, his presence was felt in midfield as the Juventus star put in another good shift.
Gio Reyna (8/10):
Dropped way too deep in the first half, but sure made his mark in the second with a fantastic finish. The Nottingham Forest loanee is a big game player, and he put in another big performance in this final.
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Christian Pulisic (7/10):
Won't get credited with an assist, but his stupendous run led to Reyna's goal. Nearly scored one of his own early only to be thwarted by a good save from Memo Ochoa. Wasn't the star of the show, but he helped the U.S. plenty.
Haji Wright (6/10):
Got through on goal once but was dragged down just outside the box. Didn't get too much of the ball outside of that, but held up the ball well and played his role effectively.
Tim Weah (6/10):
Didn't do a crazy amount with the ball, but he worked his butt off throughout to help keep the pressure on El Tri.
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Johnny Cardoso (6/10):
Was solid after replacing the once-irreplaceable Adams. Nearly got a goal of his own late, too.
Folarin Balogun (5/10):
Was a bit quiet as he only got a handful of touches off the bench.
Yunus Musah (6/10):
No majestic moments of dribbling brilliance from the midfielder, who was tossed in to see the game out.
Brenden Aaronson (N/A):
Came on in stoppage time to add fresh legs.
Malik Tillman (N/A):
A late sub to close things out just before stoppage-time.
Gregg Berhalter (7/10):
Didn't get the most out of Reyna in the first half, but that changed in the second. The USMNT outclassed Mexico in every aspect, so credit to the coach for setting them up to succeed.