Clint Dempsey started the scoring in the 12th minute and the United States men won going way, 4-0 over Guatemala in Columbus, to move into second place in Group C with two games to play. The top two teams qualify for the next round, a group of six team with the top three going to the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the fourth entering an inter-continental play-off for a spot.
Just four days ago after the Americans had lost in Guatemala, after a tie with Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago!), there was concern that this would be the first time in eight World Cups in which the U.S. did not qualify. For now those fears have been quieted and all is well in Planet U.S. Soccer.
Andrew Keh provides a game analysis in the New York Times.
The U.S. is three points behind Trinidad and Tobago and one ahead of Guatemala. The next match is not until September 2 against winless St. Vincent Grenadines.
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