For Diego, the youngest of four Luna siblings, watching soccer and, in particular, the USMNT vs. Mexico matchups was a tradition. While he bounced around from the San Jose Earthquakes Academy to Arizona and then El Paso in his early years of competitive soccer, the games remained a constant.

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said his team needs the "pressure" Sunday's Gold Cup final against Mexico to prepare for next summer's World Cup.