
<p>In front of 21,216 spectators at CITYPARK in St. Louis for the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/gold-cup-tv-schedule/">Concacaf Gold Cup</a> group stage, the United States Men’s National Team defeated St. Kitts and Nevis 6-0 thanks in large part to a hat trick by Jesus Ferreira.</p>



<p>The FC Dallas ace, as well as Matt Miazga, James Sands and Alex Zendejas, were the only players to remain from the side that faced Jamaica on Saturday. Head coach BJ Callaghan made seven changes to the lineup. Bryan Reynolds scored his first professional goal, while both Gianluca Busio and Djordje Mihailovic contributed two assists each. In addition, Mihajlovic even netted once.</p>



<p>In addition to Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, Jozy Altidore, and Peter Millar, Ferreira is the sixth USMNT player to score a hat trick more than once. The 22-year-old has surpassed the 10-goal mark in the fewest number of international appearances of any player (20). Clint Mathis, the former record holder, nailed 10 in 23 matches.</p>



<h2>USMNT earns first 2023 Gold Cup win in Group A</h2>



<p>In the 12th minute, Mihailovic opened the scoring with a shot from eight yards out. Gianluca Busio was the provider. Just minutes later, Bryan Reynolds <a href="https://twitter.com/USMNT/status/1674451557658812416" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">slammed a second in</a>. Celebrating his 22nd birthday, Reynolds found a loose ball off a corner, and he volleyed it home from 20 yards out. It was the defender’s first goal for the Stars and Stripes.</p>



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<p>Ferreira swiftly joined the goal-scoring frenzy, notching his first of the evening in the 16th minute. Another exquisite pass from Busio found the FC Dallas forward, who extended the lead to 3-0. Not long after, Ferreira scored his second of the game. Mihailovic launched a low pass from 40 yards out, freeing Ferreira to face the goalkeeper in a one-on-one situation. With composure and precision, the striker calmly slipped the ball through Archibald’s legs. Early in the second half, Ferreira completed his hat trick with a composed finish in the box. </p>



<p>With 10 minutes remaining, Mihailovic himself notched a brace with a tidy finish from inside the box. Archibald, despite his efforts, concluded the night with nine saves. The USMNT unleashed a total of 34 shots. By comparison, the Kittians’ mustered just two attempts.</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / Sports Press Photo</em></p>


The USMNT cruised to a 6-0 win against in the Gold Cup against St. Kitts and Nevis as Jesus Ferreira secured a hat trick.

USMNT cruises past St. Kitts and Nevis in Gold Cup win


<p>The high from the USMNT winning the Nations League seems to have worn off rather quickly. A 3-0 win over Mexico and a 2-0 win over Canada gave way to a disappointing <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/usmnt-salvage-draw-against-jamaica-in-gold-cup-opener-20230625-WST-439424.html">1-1 draw with Jamaica</a>. The USMNT has only won five of its last fifteen games, dating back to June of 2022. In those fifteen games, the squad only managed to score multiple goals three times.</p>



<p>But one of the things about the USMNT is that it frequently gets chances to pad stats against vastly inferior opponents. Such is the case in this Gold Cup. The USMNT looks to bounce back from a poor performance against Jamaica with a game against St. Kitts &amp; Nevis.</p>



<h5>Poor performance against Jamaica</h5>



<p>Needing an equalizer in the 88th minute against Jamaica is not a good place to be. Jamaica had <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/usmnt-begins-gold-cup-title-defense-against-jamaica-20230623-WST-439165.html">won just twice in the last two years</a>. In its last 10, it was winless. The USMNT  turned to Brandon Vazquez to salvage a draw against the Reggae Boyz on Saturday night. He was the only outfield player to step up. He took advantage of a dismal Jamaican clearance to get the Stars and Stripes back on level terms. Not only did he save a point, but he saved face for the USMNT.</p>



<p>First off, it was Matt Turner. The Arsenal goalkeeper put together five clean sheets in six games at the Gold Cup in 2021. A crucial penalty save in the first half prevented the USMNT from falling into a two-goal hole.</p>



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<h2>St. Kitts &amp; Nevis a surprise test for USMNT</h2>



<p>St. Kitts and Nevis at least provides the USMNT a chance to right the wrongs from Saturday. The island nation earned a spot in the Gold Cup prelims by winning their Nations League group ahead of Aruba and the French overseas territory St. Martin (not to be confused with the former Dutch overseas territory St. Maarten). It also earned promotion from Nations League C up to Nations League B. There, it will compete with the likes of Guadeloupe and St. Lucia. </p>



<p>At the Gold Cup preliminary round, St. Kitts and Nevis used a pair of penalty shootout wins to qualify. This is the nation’s first trip to the Gold Cup.</p>



<p>The roster called in by manager Austin Huggins does feature three players based in the US: defender Ezrick Nicholls at the University of Tampa in the Division II Sunshine State Conference, midfielder Raheem Somersall with North Carolina FC in USL League One, and midfielder Ronaldo Belgrave of FC Miami City in USL League Two. </p>



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<p>Wednesday’s game is another late kickoff scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. CityPark in St. Louis, a first for the USMNT. The last time the squad played in St. Louis was in 2019 against Uruguay. That, as well as a 2015 World Cup Qualifier against St. Vincent and the Grenadines, were at Busch Stadium.</p>



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