India, July 6 -- Diego Luna is the undisputed "player to watch" in the upcoming Gold Cup Final. The United States Men's National Football Team (USMNT) star drew all the applause and eyes in the room when he insisted on continuing play despite a broken nose during a game against Costa Rica in January. Luna's pass to Brian White helped the Americans score a crucial opening goal in what became a 3-0 victory.

"Big balls," coach Mauricio Pochettino told FOX post-game. "He showed great character."

Given his performance in the tournament, here are five lesser-known facts about the USNMT star that fans would be intrigued to know ahead of the Gold Cup Final:

Luna's path to the USMNT was anything but usual. Rather than going the traditional rout...