INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Panama earned a 1-nil win against the United States to determine the first finalist of the 2025 Concacaf Nations League Finals on Thursday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA.

Los Canaleros became the first Central American squad to advance to the championship match, which they will play on Sunday against the Canada-Mexico winner. The result also ended a reign of three consecutive CNL titles for the United States.

Josh Sargent tried his chances early on in an attempt to give the United States the opening goal with a right-footed shot in the 19’, but his shot was blocked by Edgardo Fariña.

Weston McKennie tried his luck for the USMNT with a header in the area in the 20’ that was denied by Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera. 

The second half saw an intention to attack from both teams, each searching for a chance to change the game. 

Panama eventually found the match-winner in the 90’+4, Adalberto Carrasquilla getting the ball from the United States defensive line before sending it to the edge of the area where Cecilio Waterman sent a right-footed shot to the left side netting.

The U.S. tried to even things out in the final seconds, with Tyler Adams getting the last look towards goal in the 90’+8, but his shot was wide.

The Stars and Stripes will meet the loser of the Canada-Mexico semifinal in the third-place match on Sunday.