Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostChristian Pulisic (10) of the U.S. attempts to score against goalkeeper Luis Lopez (22) of Honduras as Lopez's teammate Kevin Alvarez (2) helps defend in the first half during Game 1 of the Semifinals of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals of at Empower Field At Mile High in Denver on June 03, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostJosh Sargent (9) of the U.S., right, aims goal by Honduras DF Marcelo Pereira (4) during the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021.- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostU.S. Midfielder Westom Mckennie (8) aims goal by header during second half of the game against Honduras in the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostSebastian Lletget (17) of the U.S. fights Kevin Alvarez (2) of Honduras in the first half during Game 1 of the Semifinals of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals of at Empower Field At Mile High in Denver on June 03, 2021.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostUSA fans cheer on their team against Honduras in the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, June 3, 2021. The U.S. won, 1-0.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostZack Steffen of the U.S. blocks an attempted goal by Honduras in the first half during Game 1 of the Semifinals of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals of at Empower Field At Mile High in Denver on June 03, 2021.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostU.S. forward Jordan Siebatcheu Pefok (16) controls the ball against Honduras Jhow Benavidez (21) during the 2nd half of the game of the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021. USA won 1-0.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostForward Jordan Siebatcheu Pefok (16) of the U.S. scores a goal against Honduras in the second half of the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021. USA won 1-0.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostThe U.S. team celebrate their winning goal by forward Jordan Siebatcheu Pefok against Honduras during second half of the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021. USA won 1-0.
- Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostU.S. forward Jordan Siebatcheu Pefok (16) celebrates beating Honduras in the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2021. The U.S. won, 1-0, off Siebatcheu Pefok's goal.
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Christian Pulisic (10) of the U.S. attempts to score against goalkeeper Luis Lopez (22) of Honduras as Lopez's teammate Kevin Alvarez (2) helps defend in the first half during Game 1 of the Semifinals of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals of at Empower Field At Mile High in Denver on June 03, 2021.
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By Hyoung Chang | hchang@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
Before Thursday night, Jordan Siebatcheu had never played in a meaningful match for the United States soccer team much less scored a goal.
But he checked both boxes in a 1-0 win over Honduras in the semifinals of the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League at Mile High.
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