BEHIND THE CREST | USMNT Crowned Nations League Champs

Moments of adversity can bring the best out of a group. The U.S. Men’s National Team proved that in 2021 Concacaf Nations League Final, coming back twice and using some extra time magic to defeat rivals Mexico 3-2 and claim the inaugural tournament crown.
Go Behind The Scenes of one of the USMNT’s most memorable wins against El Trí in Behind The Crest, presented by Volkswagen.
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[@menofwarrocks]

Horvath is an absolute legend for that speech at the end.

[@hengineer]

We just beat f*cking Mexico!!!!!!!! Lol

[@petey0rhino]

With Tim Ream staying seated as the grizzled vet, that’s hilarious

[@KenDaKingArrives]

@@petey0rhino It was fitting that he stayed seated, he knew he was terrible out there.

[@KBA4life]

I’m not crying, you’re crying.

[@roberto5red5rocky85]

No offense but that was a terrible penalty. It damn near went straight to the middle

[@johnmacdonald7372]

In my 15 years watching US soccer, this is possibly the most hyped I’ve ever been for anything. Birth of a national hero

[@AustinPowerz817]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@thanosmaster-abel559]

Who?

[@jjj-bl8yf]

@@AustinPowerz817 heil

[@Xertsaa]

From an england fan the us team is looking great can’t wait to see what you do at the 2022 and 2026 world cups

[@unknownl9096]

😂😂 this is sad.

[@johnmacdonald7372]

Almost made me tear up I don’t give a fuck if he never plays again, I may have to name my kid ethan

[@Tech305MIAMI]

If I have another boy i will name him Ethan lol

[@asa.8691]

@@Tech305MIAMI or you could rename your current son!

[@SherrBear867]

a made up trophy made you tear up…

[@therealbomb_com8774]

@@SherrBear867 Every trophy has to be made at some point. You're probably some salty Mexican fan who can't handle the fact that you no longer reign CONCACAF anymore. If you'd have won it, you wouldn't let us forget it.

[@therealbomb_com8774]

@@SherrBear867 I guess, but imagine how much it feels for the young lads. Most are under 24, and they won their first major international trophy. I was also a bit teary when we won. The trophy's material shouldn't matter, as it's just a reminder that you won a final.

[@NYs9thwonder]

Horvath with the got ‘em moment at the end. Pure class!

[@chrislovett3553]

Gives me chills watching. Glad Horvath took his moment.

[@jonathanledezma9642]

México fue superior bro

[@JAED5]

@@jonathanledezma9642 can you explain the score then?

[@soccerhaus1542]

This was an instant classic. USA 🇺🇸

[@mailosantos5]

🤣🇺🇲0 - 🇩🇪4🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@joaquingonzalez834]

@@mailosantos5 went out on group stage twice in a row, that's nothing

[@JAED5]

@@mailosantos5 that was not the topic, why do you have to Create your own happiness because you’re neglected? Germany is much more powerful than us anyways

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Champions Trophy

[@MattFromWiiSportsOfficial]

who’s here after USA beat Mexico again but in the gold cup final?

[@h8sjws735]

Knew I couldnt be the only one!

[@koolaidd]

Me, guess it wasn’t a good year for us Mexicans 😔🇲🇽 but GGs y’all got a good future bro, even tho I was born here in the US I gotta support Mexico Bc of the fam 😂

[@KenDaKingArrives]

Me. Love it.

[@andrewcoons8060]

Who is here after US beat Mexico in semi-finals @ 2026 World Cup?

[@martintucson7244]

@@andrewcoons8060 Lmao what a joke US couldn’t even beat Salvador

[@josephchopp9255]

This is a real football club. Pure talent on this roster. What an impressive win! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@beatricegandolfo5719]

have you ever seen a european football club ??

[@chelseamps909]

@@beatricegandolfo5719 we'll see about that

[@swaguel]

@@beatricegandolfo5719 A lot of these players play in Europe

[@user-rn1cu8cv8b]

@@swaguel so？

[@user-wg8ko7kr9f]

@ゅ football>>> sucker

[@USAFDeathFromAbove]

Damn I love my country. America the beautiful. Damn proud of you boys. Way to represent the greatest country on the planet.

[@randomacc77777]

Nice guns you have there

[@Xertsaa]

From an england fan the us team is looking great can’t wait to see what you do at the 2022 and 2026 world cups

[@f30rocity78]

I'll argue mexico is a better.

[@Xertsaa]

@Misha HARFORD yes

[@USAFDeathFromAbove]

@@f30rocity78 You can argue all you want but the United States of America came out on top.

[@rg5886]

The production on this was fucking awesome. Great to see the locker room moments. This team seems to be forming strong bonds behind the scenes, which will start translating to better play on the field eventually.

[@derrick5575]

Here after the Reyna & Berhalter saga

[@TehStormOG]

this team has such a good dynamic, everyone seems to genuinely like each other on and off the field

[@artyshmunzuk5435]

So nice to see Americans excited about football/soccer. They bring something new to it

[@PoisonCloudBR]

I'm Brazilian and it's really cool to see the north americans playing amazing soccer. Congratulations to the U.S. team and especially the goalkeeper for his great defense.

[@nakfx134]

Mckennie and Pulisic bromance is what we need. 😍😍🤣

[@lordsangone]

The fact that USA had to comeback twice and hold off at the end shows how much character and skills this team has. Whether this is the year or not, Ive never been so excited and proud of the way this team has played and won. Every aspect of the game has approved tremendously but most of all, these guys have brought US soccer back to mainstream culture in this country. Now its time to showoff this newfound success to the rest of the world in Qatar. World cup, here we come.. Keep rockin it steady USA soccer in 2022!

[@koolaidd]

Gotta admit, I’m happy for y’all bro, I was born here in the US but my family is Mexican so I support Mexico, but the way y’all didn’t give up gave me hope in the next years of this US team, funny how everyone was happy they finally beat Mexico but GGs.

[@MaceWindoo]

We’re so hyped beating Mexico not only cause the USMNT had a rough past couple of years and the rivalry, but also cause Mexico is a very solid team. Whenever USMNT or El tri get better, the other one does too 🇺🇸🤝🇲🇽

[@josesalas2232]

I was also born in the US my parents are from Mexico & I support my country 🇺🇸 the country where I was born & gave me everything

[@bklynzcoco]

First generation Mexican my parents came to the USA and established in nyc My bro always been a supportive nyc fan of everything sports related Knicks giants Mets and surprisingly a big USA soccer fan One thing about all these big name clubs have in common they lose in big moments when it counts the most My brothers has been a huge USA soccer team fan and that a big thing when you choose USA over Mexico (when your Mexican) .. he always supported Mexico soccer team but when they face each other my brother would catch heat for supporting and rocking his USA colors dam am I finally happy to see USA take a 3-0 in a calendar year over Mexico Pulisic is definitely a captain but the talent we are established is promising

[@enrgy-xh5uq]

So you betrayed the country your family chose to immigrate to and give you a better life? I was born in Mexico and I don't like el tri

[@anthonylong9067]

@@enrgy-xh5uq that’s a commonality. Choosing the country of heritage over the country of birth. I dont think i’ll fully understand it. Im 100% american born and raised. I have heritage from mexico, spain, great britain, and even west africa. But i would never support a national team for the sake of heritage

[@lisacateyes53]

Horvath and company gave me a great early 67th Birthday present ... A WIN OVER MEXICO!!

[@elbuki4006]

mexico sucks idk why usa gets so happy 😂

[@nestorlopez5178]

It’s amazing to see this team play and see history unfold before our eyes. I’ve seen some great USMNT teams but this group is special.

[@casonwoody]

Such an amazing moment for our boys. Whatever the haters say, building a winning legacy takes moments like these. Let's GOOOO!!!!

[@whitetrashliberals5848]

They couldn't win against el salvador and they tied with canada they are in fourth place now panama has a better chance of going to Qatar than the US. 😂

[@NoonyJW]

Greatest game in CONCACAF history 😤

[@ttvtrade4923]

5-0 🤫 y’all need to relax

[@brianperez1719]

@@ttvtrade4923 um I think that was 11 years ago

[@mr.eccentric9378]

@@ttvtrade4923you can’t keep talking about the past because the past is the past, that doesn’t matter anymore, the future is what is going to matter now.

[@natopotato640]

@@ttvtrade4923 when was that

[@ttvtrade4923]

@@mr.eccentric9378 and we’re still better y’all are overrated

[@DevinPlaysitAll]

That shot of Horvath handing the ball to Guardado was ice fucking cold

[@anthonys.visuals]

been waiting on this

[@benwhealler4278]

FINALLY! THANK YOU! Please keep doing these.

[@mahdmahd1916]

Congrats US. Next World Cup we gonna see each other, hopefully play against each other too. Respect from Denmark. All love, you got a great future in your squad its gonna be exciting to watch yall play at the biggest stage

[@darkmonkey555]

There is so much to love about this video but low key my favorite shot is Pulisic and McKennie shuffling back to the locker room like two middle school bffs having a good laugh between class.

[@marrymorganmorgan8427]

Hello Matt how are you doing?

[@marrymorganmorgan8427]

It’s so meeting you

[@paytonhayes9645]

Same I love it so much hahaha

[@LeonardoHernandez-sw9wh]

This game reflected all of our nations great qualities: Bravery, Strength, and Resiliency. I hope this win elevates the team to play at their full potential.

[@rudemous]

This is awesome more like this please!

[@justasking2171]

Just 9 minutes for the fans from a whole week of training and a 140 minute final game. Cmon who doing this step up the content like the English team 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@bama1235]

Not to mention they kept us waiting 2 weeks after the game.. expected a little more. Do better US soccer!

[@cedano80]

A freaking men to this comment.. I'm looking 4 training sessions, pregame speeches, hijinks from big mac.. I'm lookin 4 it all, this could have been a hour long special if they had Spielberg on this. We got the main course from minute 1, you're absolutely right, England just blows these out the water. Guess I should b glad we got anything.

[@AAAGameVids]

you should be worrying about winning the Euros lol.

[@fernandodelacruz1740]

Oh boy, the Scotts really messed with yalls heads

[@blakebrown534]

They have the entirety of England watching them....Soccer is still growing in America...the content doesn't generate the same revenue that anything about England's team does in their domestic market. Give it time.

[@patricklandond1]

Amazing climatic episode... Horvath an instant GOAT! Pulisic delivers under pressure... McKinney highlight header... sheesh that was epic!

[@casonwoody]

I've watched this probably 10 times. WCQ let's go

[@ahmadkelly1152]

We love to see it 😭❤️🇺🇸

[@Eddiegames-uy1kr]

Duck you mexico is better

[@williepchamp3060]

@@Eddiegames-uy1kr *Laughs in CONCACAF Nations League Final and CONCACAF Gold Cup Final*

[@Therealfortnitegamer42069]

@@Eddiegames-uy1kr cry

[@alfiwgdi2364]

@@Eddiegames-uy1kr mejor en escalar muros.

[@vincentmarin4489]

I love this team so much 🇺🇸❤️ let’s go for more!!!😭🔥

[@benmedina6698]

Stfu 0 cares

[@jordanperdomo3975]

@@benmedina6698 You salty because mexico lost

[@rizzorizzo2311]

@Just a potato they’re pretty good at generally acting like fucking savages when shit doesn’t go their way. Throwing shit, yelling offensive shit, so on. Mexico fans are hands down the worst in the Western Hemisphere.

[@sergiomarin9319]

@@rizzorizzo2311 I'd argue they're the WORST fans in general

[@rizzorizzo2311]

@@sergiomarin9319 I was being generous. But you’re probably right. I’ve not seen any worse.

[@Jabberstax]

So proud of the team. We're going to get bigger and bigger in world ⚽️

[@J_Koola]

The future is bright for USAMNT!

[@tonyash8174]

I just got goose bumps watching this!!

[@Aceboog11727]

the fact that the Mexican fan trying to distract Christian Pulisic while he took his penalty really got me laughing!

[@CertainlyCeramic]

8 months later, I still remember watching this game live as my best experience in 2021.

[@elbuki4006]

mexico sucks idk why usa gets so happy 😂

[@renejaramillo2901]

I was at the game man , it was so intense Mexico fans celebrating usa fans celebrating. The vibes were amazing once in a life time experience

[@MickMasterMobby]

Sky is the limit boys. Let's take this gold cup and make a statement 👊🏽

[@jhonatancortez4764]

Quality content

[@aleashaabbas3157]

Horvath has the fiery vengeance of humility, recovery, and execution. He is a ballistic missile and tactical! Hail Horvath and the Squad!!!

[@bengonzales969]

People may not like Berhalter tactically, but man he's got this team playing with something that we haven't seen in a long time...PASSION! This is the most exciting time to be a USA fan we are only scratching the surface on how good this team can be in the future

[@Coach.V725]

This team is so close together it’s scary!!! Let’s go USA!

[@thisissunpridebaby]

Congratulations on your first title boys, never could've guessed it

[@eaglerepublic3091]

Let's get it! Failure is not an option!!

[@b1y1rd]

I love watching both the current and former US bundesliga wonder kids

[@marrymorganmorgan8427]

Hi lovely how are you doing??

[@marrymorganmorgan8427]

Hope your doing well

[@tyshahagood4291]

What a game!!! Ethan Horvath is a beast! Go USA!!!

[@KenDaKingArrives]

Finally! Here it is, the inaugural Nations League Champions! 🏆

[@Maverick2990]

Glad to see US as football/Soccer champion.

[@nycfcawaydays3259]

Could watch this on repeat 1,000 times!

[@DeuceDrayton]

This was lit

[@mastermikeful]

Horvaths save was absolutely GARGANTUAN!

[@pk7422]

The way you know that this is a GREAT win is that Mexico is going to do it's level best to either act like it doesn't matter, or just never show the game again!!! Take that kind of intensity, and that kind of skill to EVERY, SINGLE, TEAM we play in the future boys!!! You've got the talent, you've got the ability, and you've got us all standing behind you!!!

[@jasonpastor6315]

God I loved it and was very happy when usa won. it felt good for sure

[@brickmanadu-gyamfi4783]

This just gives goosebumps😭

[@crisjissersuarez3961]

I'm a Filipino football player, that's substitute keeper make me cry, that moment is the best🙌

[@F1_Gianni_96]

The goalkeeper was truly the man of the match

[@legendarygodzillakotmvsgvk4795]

I love your USA channel

[@merycastro2608]

That is defining moment . Now They need performances like that in the qualifiers . Mental toughness will be a must . They got a small preview of what concacaf will be like with the mexican fans. Pitches will be horrible, humid, referring will be lopsided for the local teams . Teams will play roughly and borderline dirty against these boys. This was encouraging . There will be games that will have to be won by courage and drive rather than good football, but for now well done boys !

[@jonaaa9715]

Mexico vs USA is the biggest rivalry in international level, always entertaining to see..This US team have Chelsea, Bvb, Juve, City players. They are young and bright future. Probably they are the best US team ever, so xcited to see on World Cup. Good luck

[@nakkluz279]

France vs Italy ?

[@erich421]

AWESOME!

[@marrymorganmorgan8427]

Hello awesome how are you doing ??

[@marrymorganmorgan8427]

It’s really nice meeting you

[@marrymorganmorgan8427]

Erich are you doing okay

[@Emmanuel-mg7dt]

What a moment they made history

[@AJB_5]

9:26 is the best part that I hadn't seen before

[@ryano6015]

This game was wild to watch

[@BrutalFates]

Gregg sure is soccer dad to the max.

[@NewEnglandman00]

What did Horvath say at the end, right before everyone started cheering?

[@toastymcgee9788]

"WE JUST BEAT FUCKIN MEXICOOOOOOOO"

[@la_gallada_ruiz9818]

It was beautiful to see we got another DONOVAN to make that rivalry better 💯

[@SiMoney_2x]

THATS CLASS

[@vb2409]

Congrats

[@marrymorganmorgan8427]

Hello awesome how are you doing

[@juliannarogers9785]

This video makes me cry oh god

[@xDlow_]

Why the re-upload?

[@zochhuanawmazote1658]

I think its a good Competition cause some young and some players can even taste and waht its feel like to be the Champion.. Many of the players never win anything in their career especially a Major Trophy not major like Euro or World Cup, Copa America but its still worth it.. Happy many players can feel the Champion taste in a higher Competition.. Its a remembering day for the champion Team especially with the player who played in a small club or smaller league its going to be precious for them..

[@MickMasterMobby]

We can't Crack under pressure. I think everyone can see after this game the talent that the US has. Gotta capitalize now 💯

[@Xertsaa]

From an england fan the us team is looking great can’t wait to see what you do at the 2022 and 2026 world cups

[@MickMasterMobby]

@@Xertsaa me too

[@Patriot751]

What a great speech in the beginning. These guys all love America, screw the bitches who took a knee, these guys rock, we love you guys, we support you, I'm down with you all, kick butt, no matter what, we as Americans got your back.

[@OSU2010]

Our soccer team finally winning games about time

[@doingit5892]

Born in 🇺🇸 FROM COLUMBIAN AND MEXICANS PARENTS, ALLWAYS THE ONLY ONE RUTHING FOR 🇺🇸 SINCE 1994 , I TOLD EVERYONE THAT KNOWS ME AMERICA WILL 🌎 🏆B4 🇲🇽

[@f30rocity78]

Yall wouldn't survive in copa america, so don't think the usa is going to win a world cup any time soon.

[@ethanwilliams7826]

@@f30rocity78 mexico didn’t either, 7-0 to chile 😭😭😭

[@f30rocity78]

@@ethanwilliams7826 cheap scapegoat lol

[@bklynzcoco]

First generation Mexican my parents came to the USA and established in nyc My bro always been a supportive nyc fan of everything sports related Knicks giants Mets One thing about all they have big marketing names and establishments but lose in big moments when it counts the most My brother has been a huge USA soccer team fan and that a big thing here when you choose USA over Mexico .. he always supported Mexico soccer team but when they face each other my brother would catch heat for supporting and rocking his USA colors and dam am I finally happy to see USA take a 3-0 in a calendar year over Mexico And can finally say USA has finally won it when it counted the most I can’t wait for the world cups to come and win we might Tally up or even win all this class has so much potential and the ones to come like Pepe I really can’t wait Pulisic is definitely a captain but the talent we are established is promising

[@I_am_a_russian_spy]

I like how their so happy at the end

[@lawrencecross1121]

My buddy told me to get my ass to catch up on this young team. And I have been watching games and highlights and now this!! Holy shit this is so fucken amazing for these young men! We can all take a lesson from this young team camaraderie!

[@olavosilva3223]

Very good USA soccer Champions ✌🔴🔵⚪⚽🥉🏆🏅

[@Xertsaa]

From an england fan, the USA is starting to look really good, can’t wait to see what they do in 2022 and 2026 world cups Personal predictions: 2022 - R16 2026 - QF

[@ryanlapp7488]

2026 will probably be our best chance to ever win a World Cup

[@minecraftsteve6997]

@@ryanlapp7488 defentily not win, brazil in a few years better start getting rid of this old team they have. Once they get keyke who got the u17 ballendor last year they will be unstoppable along with lucianho in CAM. There are much more young braziians and other country talents.

[@minecraftsteve6997]

Also by 2026 other countries will have new generations.

[@EmmanuelMoralesPetti]

@@ryanlapp7488 you're massively underestimating the World Cup. Look at Belgium. They are at the tail end of their golden generation, and their best finish was 3rd. I reckon the US can do something similar in 2026, and I reckon they'll break their R16 duck in 2022

[@dariussalepetru6770]

For me 2022 QF 2026 3rd place

[@mrnaknikia9911]

Congratulations on winning, from Israel!

[@Ciznupmul]

why'd they have to re upload this?

[@arontorres309]

This game was intense

[@landonschroder5095]

Mexico still crying to this day

[@Bigkev125]

The Mexican fans left so salty lmao

[@raulvazquez9151]

Mexico (11) gold cups and United States (6) Confederations Cup Mexico (1) vs (Brazil) and United States ???????? Yeah you do not have Mexico (1) gold medal in Olympic Games (Football) vs (Brazil of Neymar, Marcelo and Thiago Silva) and the United States? hahaha and remember Mexico (5) Usa (0)

[@koolaidd]

Not really, is cuz the way some US fans acted after the game ig, some just don’t know how to lose like the US

[@anthonylong9067]

Honestly a lot of them got caught by the police for throwing trash at the players. One tossed a can at gio reyna. Some were trespassing into the stadium. It’s ridiculous. There are classy mexican fans, but they really are overshadowed by the awful ones.

[@chicha1456]

Ayo I have been looking for you guys in the olympics

[@5050ChanceImSerious]

Yeah. The player that lost us the qualification now plays for Mexico because he couldn't cut it for us.

[@THEOsu-bu1sy]

This game was like something out of a movie

[@XEli_]

Gold cup coming up mex gon bounce bacc💯🇲🇽

[@JosexNieves]

The bum in 5:14 moving around like he’s a goalie really thought he was blocking it

[@ap_7]

Bum😭😭

[@kirawalker8065]

🥺💗🇺🇸🇺🇸I love you America 💪🏻👏🏻🎉

[@LuisCruz-sy8ob]

One month later I’ve seen this like 15th times 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 let’s go 😅😅😅😅😅

[@reyesserna1730]

Rey from San Antonio, Texas ! Go USA Go !! That is good that they charge the Mexican fans that were throwing stuff ,why be a sore loser when mexico beat us before but now it's are turn to win! American !USA forever

[@stephaniestevens8731]

LETS GOOOOOOO

[@karlstriepe8050]

That moment when McKennie and Pulisic hug at half time, and you see that they're just 22 year old kids.

[@louisz8951]

They have known each other since they were 14. When Pulisic was in Germany, Adams, Wright, and Mckennie all used to get together on weekends.

[@nathanberg861]

I was watching this game live with my family and I was so hyped.

[@robfarleyli]

This generation of young talents strategically placed all over Europe, taking home silverware apart, taking it home together. And this team will only get stronger over the years. USA 🇺🇸 2026 🏆

[@beatricegandolfo5719]

The World Cup is in 2022 not 2026 I think

[@robfarleyli]

@@beatricegandolfo5719 I can’t tell if you’re joking. The World Cup is every 4 years. Yes, there’s one in 2022 (Qatar), and the one after that is in 2026 (US, Mexico, Canada joint hosts). I’m saying this team is going to be scary good when we host it.

[@calmenda]

Epic game

[@georgemejia7866]

Gonna have a Pepsi Max in Horvath's honor lol

[@BST-wl4qs]

I’m Mexican American but I’ll forever support my country 🇺🇸