After a Saudi foul in the 61st minute the US made a pair of changes bringing on Tyler Adams and Damion Downs and on the ensuing free kick Sebastian Berhalter served in a well placed set piece ball that was driven home by Chris Richards who was judged to have been just onside after a relatively lengthy review.

Chris Richards was the difference maker on both sides of the field, allowing the U.S. to eke out a 1-0 win over the Gold Cup's guest nation

In a national team of fringe players, Chris Richards stood tall as one of the USMNT's few World Cup locks at this Gold Cup.