Christian Pulisic, considered the top USMNT player, entered the game in the 69th minute to provide the game-winning header over Mexico in front of a loud and ecstatic U.S. crowd of 26,000. The game was played with high energy intensity even though it was a cold and rainy night at sold-out Cincinnati TQL Stadium, home of FC Cincinnati. The win moves the United States (4–1–2) ahead of Mexico (4–1–2) in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying standings, as it completes the halfway mark of the 14-game tournament. The United States is ahead, having scored seven more goals than it has allowed, while Mexico is a plus-5. Canada sits in a close third with 13 points, while Panama is in fourth with 11 points. The top three shall automatically qualify for the World Cup next year in Qatar. Fourth place has an outside chance with additional matches against similarly positioned qualifiers. The first …