USMNT: Rapid reaction to nervy win on penalties over Costa Rica in the Gold Cup quarterfinal. Some individual shoutouts, thoughts on Max Arfsten's highly "eventful" performance and a preview of what to expect from Guatemala. STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

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