MLS: They departed Independence Park bearing a few knocks and bruises from a forceful Reggae Boyz side, yet the US national team were left kicking themselves most of all in the wake of Friday night’s historic 2-1 loss in front of a passionate crowd at the Jamaica National Stadium.
The defeat is the US national team’s first loss to Jamaica in 19 competitive matches, and the decisive free-kick goals from Rodolph Austin and Luton Shelton also substantially complicate the standings picture in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying Group A. And amid all the challenges posed by the trying circumstances, the Yanks place the blame on their own shoulders.
