USMNT beats Saudi Arabia, advances to Gold Cup quarterfinals

Chris Richards scored the game;s only goal for the 1-0 win

Jun 20, 2025

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**Chris Richards scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory against Saudi Arabia. U.S. Soccer photo**

On a humid night at Austin’s Q2 Stadium, the United States defeated a determined Saudi Arabia 1-0 on Thursday night in the second match of Group D play at the Gold Cup.

The win — coupled with Haiti’s draw against Trinidad and Tobago — before 11,727 fans secur…

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