Now the real test begins for this version of the U.S. men’s national team. It’s already been an interesting summer for the Americans, who are missing more than a dozen regulars — including stars like Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson — for various reasons during this Concacaf Gold Cup,

American midfielder Johnny Cardoso is uncertain for Sunday’s CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal against Costa Rica because of an ankle injury

The USMNT came through the group stage as winners and their prize is a match against Costa Rica with a trip to the Gold Cup semi-finals on the line. Along the way the team certainly did win three games - the scoreboard don’t lie.