The U.S. Under-19 Men’s National Team are one win away from capturing the CONCACAF U-20 Championship trophy. Goals from Ruben Ramos Jr and Chris Applewhite propelled Gonzalo Segares’ men past Costa Rica 2-0 on Friday and into Sunday’s tournament final vs. Mexico. It marks the Americans’ 11th trip to the final in the tournament’s history. Ramos continued his stellar tournament by boosting the USMNT U-19’s in front before halftime. The young attacker raced upfield before drilling a long-range shot into the back of the net. It marked Ramos’ fourth goal of the competition. Ruben Ramos moves the USA closer to the Final pic.twitter.com/gtcio0K0iq— Concacaf (@Concacaf) August 7, 2026Despite growing pressure from Costa Rica, the Americans delivered the dagger blow with 14 minutes to play. Tristan Brown’s free kick was toe-poked home by Applewhite inside of the box for a 2-0 lead. Chris Applewhite delivers pic.twitter.com/Hpguazjzbx— Concacaf (@Concacaf) August 7, 2026William Lodmell made two saves to preserve the USMNT U-19’s fourth shutout of the tournament.The USMNT U-19’s will face a familiar foe in Mexico on Sunday, seeking to down El Tri in the tournament final for only the second-ever time.