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USA edge past Jamaica to capture CONCACAF Gold Cup title

Jordan Morris scored a tiebreaking goal in the 88th minute, and the United States beat Jamaica 2-1 for its sixth CONCACAF Gold Cup title and first since 2013.
United States players celebrate after beating Jamaica 2-1 in the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
United States players celebrate after beating Jamaica 2-1 in the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
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United States' Jordan Morris (8) jumps over Jamaica's Damion Lowe (3) during the first half of the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
United States' Jordan Morris (8) jumps over Jamaica's Damion Lowe (3) during the first half of the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
Jamaica goalkeeper Andre Blake, center, walks off the field after being injured during the first half of the Gold Cup final soccer match against the United States in Santa Clara. | AP
Jamaica goalkeeper Andre Blake, center, walks off the field after being injured during the first half of the Gold Cup final soccer match against the United States in Santa Clara. | AP
Jamaica goalkeeper Dwayne Miller, left, catches the ball over Damion Lowe, right, and United States' Omar Gonzalez, center, during the first half of the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
Jamaica goalkeeper Dwayne Miller, left, catches the ball over Damion Lowe, right, and United States' Omar Gonzalez, center, during the first half of the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
Jamaica's Je-Vaughn Watson, left, dribbles in front of United States' Michael Bradley during the first half of the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
Jamaica's Je-Vaughn Watson, left, dribbles in front of United States' Michael Bradley during the first half of the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
United States' Michael Bradley looks for the ball against Jamaica during the first half of the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
United States' Michael Bradley looks for the ball against Jamaica during the first half of the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
United States' Jozy Altidore (27) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of the Gold Cup final soccer match against Jamaica in Santa Clara. | AP
United States' Jozy Altidore (27) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of the Gold Cup final soccer match against Jamaica in Santa Clara. | AP
Jamaica fans cheer before the Gold Cup final soccer match between the United States and Jamaica in Santa Clara. | AP
Jamaica fans cheer before the Gold Cup final soccer match between the United States and Jamaica in Santa Clara. | AP
Jamaica's Je-Vaughn Watson (15) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the United States during the second half of the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
Jamaica's Je-Vaughn Watson (15) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the United States during the second half of the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
United States goalkeeper Tim Howard catches the ball in front of Jamaica's Oniel Fisher during the second half of the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
United States goalkeeper Tim Howard catches the ball in front of Jamaica's Oniel Fisher during the second half of the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
Jamaica goalkeeper Dwayne Miller, center, catches the ball during the second half of the Gold Cup final soccer match against the United States in Santa Clara. | AP
Jamaica goalkeeper Dwayne Miller, center, catches the ball during the second half of the Gold Cup final soccer match against the United States in Santa Clara. | AP
United States' Jordan Morris scores his team's second goal against Jamaica during the second half of the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
United States' Jordan Morris scores his team's second goal against Jamaica during the second half of the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
United States players celebrate after beating Jamaica 2-1 in the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
United States players celebrate after beating Jamaica 2-1 in the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani, right, talks with Jamaica goalkeeper Andre Blake after the United States beat Jamaica 2-1 in the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani, right, talks with Jamaica goalkeeper Andre Blake after the United States beat Jamaica 2-1 in the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
United States' Clint Dempsey raises the championship trophy after the United States beat Jamaica 2-1 in the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
United States' Clint Dempsey raises the championship trophy after the United States beat Jamaica 2-1 in the Gold Cup final soccer match in Santa Clara. | AP
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