Diego Luna, a player for Real Salt Lake and the United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT), scored two goals within the first 15 minutes of the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal match against Guatemala. Luna's early brace gave the USMNT a 2-0 lead by halftime. Despite Guatemala narrowing the score to 2-1, the United States held on to secure the victory and advance to the Gold Cup final. This marks the USMNT's first appearance in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final since 2021. The match showcased Luna's standout performance, with his goals playing a crucial role in ending Guatemala's run in the tournament and positioning the US team for a chance at the championship.
"I'm extremely grateful to play for the U.S... being able to do this as a career and bring joy to others, it's a blessing." Tom Rinaldi shares the story behind the emergence of the @USMNT's Diego Luna 🌟🌕🇺🇸 https://t.co/2pWyt6QLNV
"I think right now, Diego Luna is as big of a star as this team has had in a long time." @AlexiLalas breaks down his latest USMNT player power rankings at the Gold Cup ⬇️ https://t.co/BQ7EgrlcyH
Diego Luna has arrived for the Gold Cup Final 🇺🇸🏆 https://t.co/896ap6Wtwq