India, July 3 -- The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) locked horns with Guatemala in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals at Energizer Park on Wednesday. The USA team, without star winger Christian Pulisic, managed to take a 2-0 lead in the first 15 minutes. It was Diego Luna, who scored a brace, establishing himself as a reliable option in Pulisic's absence.

Pulisic, the USMNT captain and AC Milan standout, opted out of the tournament, while Luna, a 21-year-old Real Salt Lake midfielder, stepped up, notably in the 4-3 penalty win over Costa Rica. On Wednesday, scored two key goals to give USA the edge vs Guatemala.

Pulisic, 26, chose to skip the 2025 Gold Cup to prioritize rest and recovery after a grueling two seasons, playi...