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WATCH: Panama Stun USMNT, Celebrate with Thierry Henry as Terry Crews Looks On

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Published21 Mar 2025

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Panama stunned the USMNT with a stoppage-time goal to win 1-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal, then turned their celebration into a viral moment. After scoring the match-winner in the 94th minute, Panama’s Cecilio Waterman sprinted past his teammates and straight toward the CBS broadcast crew. Waiting on set was Thierry Henry—and a wide-eyed Terry Crews.

Waterman Celebrates With His Idol, Thierry Henry After Late Winner for Panama

Waterman pointed at Henry, yelling, “You are my idol!” before embracing him. Other Panama players followed, mobbing the Arsenal legend in celebration. Henry looked confused, flattered, and slightly overwhelmed. Terry Crews, there as a guest commentator, stood off to the side, watching the chaos in amazement.

The whole scene felt improvised and bizarre—like a fan encounter breaking out in the middle of a tournament broadcast. But it matched the moment. Panama had just pulled off another shock win on U.S. soil, and they were going to enjoy it however they wanted.

Waterman Goal Sinks USA, Clint Dempsey Embarrassed

The goal was a gut punch for the USMNT. The match looked destined for extra time until Panama launched a late counterattack. Waterman took his chance and buried it.

This was Panama’s third straight win over the U.S. in the States. It ended the Americans’ run of Nations League dominance and handed Mauricio Pochettino his first loss as USMNT head coach. He didn’t mince words afterward, saying the team lacked effort and intensity.

Former USMNT players on the broadcast were more blunt. Clint Dempsey called it “embarrassing.” Maurice Edu said Panama had a better game plan and executed it. It’s hard to argue with either point.

USMNT Heading for Third-Place Playoff

Panama move on to the Nations League final. The U.S. will play in a meaningless third-place match. With the 2026 World Cup getting closer, they’re quickly running out of chances to build confidence and identity.

But what everyone will remember from this match isn’t the tactics or the result. It’s Panama turning Henry into an honorary teammate and Terry Crews standing there like he accidentally wandered onto the wrong set. A strange, perfect snapshot of a game that didn’t go to script.