USMNT player Jesús Ferreira has impressed in a big way during the team’s run through the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, recording a hat trick in their last game against St. Kitts and Nevis.
He followed this up with another hat trick in the team’s matchup on Sunday against Trinidad and Tobago, ridiculously scoring all three before halftime.
Ferreira helped set the tone straight away in this game, scoring in the 14th minute followed by a “peace sign” as a fitting celebration.
✌️😊✌️@USMNT's JESÚS FERREIRA LOVES THE GOLD CUP! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/eAbx5GAhKw
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 2, 2023
He was then set up beautifully by his teammate in the 38th minute, but his initial shot was saved by the Trinidad and Tobago goalkeeper. However, Ferreira stuck with it after the save, scoring his second goal of the game.
JESÚS FERREIRA HAS DONE IT AGAIN! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/TK6WyWaWkq
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 2, 2023
It looked like the United States was going to go into the half with a 2-0 lead. However, Trinidad and Tobago conceded a foul in the penalty area.
Ferreira received the penalty shot, and he did not disappoint, making it a 3-0 game and netting his second straight hat trick in as many games.
JESÚS FERREIRA WITH BACK-TO-BACK HAT-TRICKS FOR THE UNITED STATES!! 🇺🇸🎩 pic.twitter.com/cHcI6xAkRb
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 2, 2023
Fans have certainly taken notice of his impressive performance, praising him on social media for his excellent play as of late.
JESÚS FERREIRA WITH THE HAT TRICK TO CLOSE OUT THE HALF! PUTS THE U.S. UP 3-0! 🎩💥⚽️pic.twitter.com/J46ZbhmOjj
— DraftKings (@DraftKings) July 2, 2023
Jesus Ferreira is now tied with Landon Donovan for most hat tricks all-time in USMNT history (3).
👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/8H3DxxTwMi
— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) July 2, 2023
Jesus Ferreira isn’t a starter with a full strength USMNT, but he’s 22 years old and has so much to his game. If you actively are angered by him playing with the B team, you need to ask yourself some questions.
— John Parker (@jp3soccer) July 2, 2023
Jesus Ferreira. Two games, six goals, four opponents. 🇺🇸✌️✌️✌️pic.twitter.com/Cvr7RpnjQt
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) July 3, 2023
Jesús Ferreira can’t stop scoring in the Gold Cup. pic.twitter.com/9JVSnZwwt8
— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) July 2, 2023
The recent play from Jesús Ferreira is certainly encouraging, but there are still obvious questions about whether he can replicate this success against tougher competition.
Regardless, this recent play from him puts him in a class of his own in USMNT history, becoming the first USMNT player to ever score hat tricks in consecutive games.
Jesús Ferreira is the 1st player in USMNT history with a hat trick in consecutive matches. pic.twitter.com/rCAeNEgI0t
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 3, 2023
