Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) wins the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The official tournament schedule and results can be verified on the CONCACAF website: https://www.concacaf.com/gold-cup/.

Background

The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup is the 18th edition of the biennial international men's soccer championship for the North, Central American, and Caribbean region. The tournament is being co-hosted by the United States and Canada from June 14 to July 6, 2025. The final is scheduled to take place at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on July 6, 2025. (en.wikipedia.org)

The USMNT has been placed in Group D alongside Trinidad and Tobago, Saudi Arabia, and Haiti. Their group stage matches are as follows:

• June 15, 2025: vs. Trinidad and Tobago at PayPal Park, San Jose, California.

• June 19, 2025: vs. Saudi Arabia at Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas.

• June 22, 2025: vs. Haiti at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas. (ussoccer.com)

The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, leading to a single-elimination format culminating in the final.

Considerations

The USMNT's roster for the 2025 Gold Cup includes a mix of experienced players and newcomers. Notably, several key players are absent due to various reasons:

• Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna, and Tim Weah are unavailable due to club commitments, including participation in the FIFA Club World Cup. (reuters.com)

• Sergiño Dest was omitted from the roster due to fitness concerns following an 11-month injury hiatus. (reuters.com)

Despite these absences, head coach Mauricio Pochettino has expressed confidence in the selected squad, emphasizing the opportunity for emerging talents to make an impact. The roster features veterans like goalkeeper Matt Turner, defender Tim Ream, and midfielder Tyler Adams, alongside promising newcomers such as forwards Patrick Agyemang and Damion Downs. (ussoccer.com)

The USMNT's performance in the group stage and subsequent knockout rounds will be critical in determining their chances of securing their eighth Gold Cup title.