The After Bar: USMNT 3 - Guatemala 1

Planting the Seed of Soccer Across America: Danny Beerseed

Clint Dempsey responded to his poor performance last Friday with two goals and an assist to lead the United States men's national team to a 3-1 win over Guatemala. The win secured the group lead and the Nats passage onto the next round of World Cup qualifying, the "Hex".

Highlights:

Reaction:

Post-Game Press Conference:

Analysis from some of American soccer's best writers:

Will Parchman (The Shin Guardian) - "With A Hexclamation Point!: USA 3, Guatemala 1, Fish For Dinner!" (Game Retro-Diary)

Grant Wahl (Sports Illustrated) - "U.S. proves it can put away an opponent"

Jon Arnold (American Soccer Now) - "Flowing attack helps U.S. to win against Guatemala"

Matt Doyle (MLS Soccer) - "Three things we learned from a hot and cold night in KC"

Steve Davis (NBC Sports) - "Early take-aways from the U.S. win over Guatemala"

Player Ratings:

Brian Sciaretta (New York Times)

Greg Seltzer (MLS Soccer)

Avi Creditor (Sports Illustrated)

Tags: The After Bar, USMNT

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