LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League Finals produced four very exciting games and a slew of top performances from players from the four teams.
Here is a look at the 2022-23 CNLF Best XI.
GK Matt Turner (USA) – Turner registered two clean sheets in the two matches for the U.S., making four saves, including three in the 2-0 victory over Canada in the Final. For his efforts, Turner claimed the Best Goalkeeper Award.
DF Jesus Gallardo (MEX) – Gallardo came through in a big spot for Mexico, scoring the lone goal in the 1-0 victory versus Panama in the Third Place Match. Gallardo also had two steals and completed 94 percent of his passes on the day.
DF Chris Richards (USA) – Richards has emerged as one of the top center backs in the U.S. player pool thanks to his performance in Las Vegas. He started both matches for the champions and scored the winning goal in the Final, while making three blocks and six clearances.
DF Steven Vitoria (CAN) – Vitoria was excellent in Canada’s 2-0 win versus Panama, completing 96 percent of his passes and making a steal. He then had another steal and completed 39 passes coming off the bench in the second half in the Final. Also has two ball recoveries over the two games.
MF Adalberto Carrasquilla (PAN) – Carrasquilla was a nuisance for Canada and Mexico in Panama’s two matches, driving forward at opposing defenses, making four steals and completing 93 passes.
MF Yunus Musah (USA) – The 20-year-old seems to get better with every game. He was a key cog in the U.S. midfield, especially in the Final during which he made four clearances and drew four fouls.
MF Alphonso Davies (CAN) – Davies came off the bench in the opening win against Panama and promptly scored. He was then one of Canada’s most active players in the Final, registering four shots.
MF Gio Reyna (USA) – Reyna was the motor in the U.S. attack against Mexico and then played the role of playmaker in the Final, dishing out the assists on both U.S. goals.
FW Folarin Balogun (USA) – Balogun could not have asked for a better debut in a U.S. jersey, starting in the win over Mexico and then scoring in the Final against Canada.
FW Christian Pulisic (USA) – The winner of the Best Player Award at the CNLF, Pulisic scored the first two U.S. goals against Mexico and then pestered the Canadian defense in the Final with two shots.
FW Jonathan David (CAN) – David was hugely impressive in the victory over Panama, scoring the opener before contributing the assists on the second goal scored by Davies.
