James Sands (battling Jamaica’s Cory Burke in the 2021 Gold Cup quarterfinals) is one of six players on the 2023 Gold Cup team returning from the 2021 championship team. Photo: Wilf Thorne/ISI Photos

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Paul Kennedy is the Editor in Chief & General Manager of Soccer America.