Celtic star watches international teammates suffer shock defeat

The Celtic Star

·22 March 2025

Celtic star watches international teammates suffer shock defeat

Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers remained on the bench as the United States’ CONCACAF Nations League hopes were dashed by a dramatic 94th-minute goal, suffering a shock 1-0 defeat to Panama on Thursday night…

Cecilio Waterman #18 of Panama celebrates by jumping the barrier to the broadcast stage against the United States during the second half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal match at SoFi Stadium on March 20, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

As Cecilio Waterman’s late strike stunned his international teammates, Celtic centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers remained a spectator, avoiding the heartbreak on the pitch as the United States’ title defence came to a crushing end at SoFi Stadium in California.

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Cameron Carter-Vickers avoided any on-field anguish

Cameron Carter-Vickers avoided any on-field anguish as the USA’s bid for a place in the final came to an end.

The USA will now meet Canada on Sunday in the battle for a bronze medal, after Jesse Marsch’s side endured their own setback with a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the semi-final.

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Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States reacts to a given up late goal during the second half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal match at SoFi Stadium on March 20, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Sunday’s match offers Pochettino and his squad an opportunity to restore some pride following their painful loss to Panama. Carter-Vickers will be eager to feature, having last represented the USA at Copa America last year, earning his 18th senior cap.

Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty during the UEFA Champions League Training at Lennoxtown Training on February 11, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Carter-Vickers’ Celtic teammate, Auston Trusty, was initially named in the tournament squad but had to pull out before the competition began. Pochettino attributed the central defender’s absence to a “medical issue,” with reports indicating it may be related to the calf injury that caused him to miss the recent loss to theRangers in the Glasgow Derby last Sunday.

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