"It was amazing. I haven't been part of the team [since 2009]. So to get a chance just to be around the guys, to be around the national team, I was really thankful for the opportunity. Once you're here, you have to work hard. And when you get your chance, you have to make a difference. You have to reward your coach's faith in you."

-- Freddy Adu, who helped set up the USA's goal in its 1-0 Gold Cup semifinal win over Panama after coming on as a 66th minute sub.