Year: 2002
Winner: USA
Runner-up: Costa Rica
Golden Ball (best player) : Brian McBride (USA)
Golden Boot (leading scorer): Brian McBride (USA)
Venues: Miami, Los Angeles (Pasadena)
Final: Rose Bowl
The United States won its second title and first since the inaugural Gold Cup in 1991, beating Costa Rica in the final 2-0 with a first-half goal by Josh Wolff and a finale by Jeff Agoos in the 63rd minute. Defending champion Canada, which won the crown in 2000 after escaping the first round by a coin flip with Korea Republic, this time had to win a drawing of lots with Haiti and Ecuador to advance to the knockout stage. It was eliminated in the semifinals on penalties by the USA after a 0-0 draw. Mexico was eliminated at the quarterfinal stage for the second straight time, ousted by the Korea Republic on penalties after a 0-0 draw. Costa Rica, which reached the final by allowing only three goals in four games, gave up two to the United States in the championship match.
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