Another Jesus Ferreira hat trick, another 6-0 as USMNT wins Gold Cup group

Jesus Ferreira became the first player in USMNT history to score hat tricks in back-to-back games, as the Yanks hammered Trinidad and Tobago 6-0 to finish top of Group A at the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday.

Four days after scoring three times in a 6-0 victory over St. Kitts and Nevis, Ferreira was at it again, only this time he managed to complete his hat trick before halftime.

Heading into the final day of group play, the USMNT sat level on points (4) with Jamaica, and their +6 goal difference (to +3) meant that goals would likely be required to win the group with Jamaica expected to throttle St. Kitts and Nevis. The Reggae Boyz did so, but only to the tune of 5-0. The USMNT (+12) and Jamaica (+8) both advance advance to the quarterfinals. They will each face one of Canada, Guatemala or Guadaloupe.

Alongside Ferreira, Cade Cowell, Gianluca Busio and Brandon Vazquez also got on the scoresheet. For Cowell and Busio, it was their first USMNT goal.

USMNT vs Trinidad and Tobago, final score: 6-0

Goalscorers
Jesus Ferreira (14', 38', 45' +3)
Cade Cowell (65')
Gianluca Busio (79')
Brandon Vazquez (90' +5)

USMNT schedule - 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Draw 1-1 vs Jamaica -- June 24, 9:30pm ET -- Chicago, Illinois

Win 6-0 vs St. Kitts and Nevis -- June 28, 9:30pm ET -- St. Louis, Missouri

Win 6-0 Trinidad and Tobago -- July 2, 7pm ET -- Charlotte, North Carolina