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Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 19, 2024, 08:00 AM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.ST. LOUIS — The second leg of the Concacaf Nations League (CNL) quarterfinal between the United States and Jamaica lacked drama. It was devoid of tension for long stretches. Yet there were also moments when it was thrilling, and it was precisely the kind of performance the U.S. hoped it would get when it hired Mauricio Pochettino as manager two months ago.The USMNT blew away the Reggae Boyz 4-2 to claim a 5-2 aggregate triumph and advance to the CNL…

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The United States men’s national team used an electric attack to dismantle Jamaica 4-2 and beat the Reggae Boyz 5-2 on aggregate to reach the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals for the fourth-straight tournament.Weston McKennie set up two Christian Pulisic goals, while Ricardo Pepi and Timothy Weah also scored as the USMNT built a 4-1 lead. Demarai Gray scored both of Jamaica’s goals.[ MORE: USMNT player ratings | Premier League trio after Pulisic? ]The Nations League semifinals and final will be held in Inglewood, California between March 20-23, 2025. The Yanks are the first team to qualify for the final four.The…

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A commanding attacking performance highlighted by two goals from Christian Pulisic and a pair of assists from Weston McKennie lifted the U.S. Men’s National Team to a 4-2 win over Jamaica in Monday’s second leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals in St. Louis. The Americans claimed the two-game series, 5-2, on aggregate and sealed qualification to both the Nations League Finals in March and next summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup, the continental championship tournament.Following a rough and rugged 1-0 win in the Nov. 14 opener in the Jamaican capital of Kingston, the USA attacked with panache and precision before a…