WATCH: USMNT's Chris Richards stuns Mexico with unbelievable header in the fourth minute of 2025 Gold Cup final

Richards delivered on a perfectly-executed free kick from Sebastian Berhalter to give the USMNT an early 1-0 lead

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• Richards stuns El Tri in the fourth minute
• Defender looking to build on a breakout year
• Assisted by Berhalter's superb free kick

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Chris Richards stunned fans of both the U.S. men's national team and Mexico with an logic-defying header off a brilliant assist from fellow U.S. international Sebastian Berhalter.

  The goal gave the U.S. an early 1-0 lead. It was Richards' second international goal.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Richards will hope its two-for-two when it comes to finals as the defender also won the FA Cup earlier this year with Crystal Palace.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR USMNT?

  The U.S. and Mexico are battling to be kings of CONCACAF once again. After the final, both sides will reconvene with their squads for upcoming friendlies.