Ricardo Pepi scored from Christian Pulisic's pass in the fifth minute, helping the United States secure a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg held in Kingston. This marked the Americans' first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
The second leg of the series is scheduled for Monday in St. Louis, with the winner advancing to the semifinal on March 20 in Inglewood, California. The United States has a strong history in the tournament, having won the first three editions.
