MIAMI — In an exciting matchup on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the United States will face Haiti in the Group D stage of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup.
This encounter marks the fifth time these two teams will meet in the tournament’s history, with the U.S. holding a solid record of three wins, one draw, and no losses against Haiti.
The most recent battle occurred during the 2021 edition, where the U.S. managed a narrow 1-0 victory.
As the tournament progresses, the United States is eager to build on its successful run after securing a place in the Quarterfinals with wins against Trinidad and Tobago and Saudi Arabia.
The U.S. aims to finish the Group Stage with a perfect record, and impressively, they have not conceded a single goal so far in the 2025 edition.
Chris Richards recently shined in the match against Saudi Arabia, contributing the match-winning goal along with his notable defensive skills.
Malik Tillman stands out as the team’s current top scorer, leading with two goals in the tournament.
In an impressive statistic, the U.S. has extended its unbeaten run in the Gold Cup to 13 matches with 10 wins and three draws, marking the second-longest streak without a loss in the tournament’s history.
The longest unbeaten run recorded by the Stars and Stripes spanned from 2003 to 2009, with a tally of 15 wins and three draws.
On the other hand, Haiti is looking for its first win of the tournament, as they continue their efforts to secure a spot in the Knockout Stage as one of the top two teams in the group.
Les Grenadiers managed to earn a single point in their previous encounter, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Trinidad and Tobago.
Frantzdy Pierrot made headlines during this match by becoming the first Haitian player to score in three different editions of the Gold Cup.
He is recognized as the all-time leading scorer for Haiti in the tournament, boasting nine goals throughout his appearances.
As these two teams prepare to clash again, their prior encounters provide an interesting backdrop.
The first meeting took place on February 12, 2000, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, where the U.S. claimed a decisive 3-0 victory.
Notable contributors in that match included Jovan Kirovski, Eric Wynalda, and Cobi Jones, each scoring a goal.
The teams’ only Gold Cup draw occurred on July 11, 2009, a thrilling 2-2 tie that featured quick turnarounds in scoring from both sides.
Davy Arnaud and Stuart Holden scored for the U.S., while Haiti responded with goals from Sirin Vaniel and Mones Chery within minutes of each other.
When it comes to goal-scoring in past Gold Cup matches, several U.S. players have netted goals including Jovan Kirovski, Eric Wynalda, Cobi Jones, Davy Arnaud, Stuart Holden, Clint Dempsey, and Sam Vines, all contributing one goal each.
For Haiti, Sirin Vaniel and Mones Chery have both scored once against the U.S. in Gold Cup play.
In terms of the all-time series across all competitions, the U.S. has faced Haiti a total of 18 times, winning seven matches and scoring 23 goals, compared to six wins and 19 goals for Haiti.
With both teams eager to secure their objectives, the upcoming match promises to be a thrilling showdown.
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