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 minuteDefender looking to build on a breakout yearAssisted by Berhalter's superb free kickFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱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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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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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.