Gold Cup belongs to U.S. again

Jozy Altidore's goal on a 28-yard free kick in the 45th minute beat backup goalkeeper Dwayne Miller after Jamaica captain Andre Blake left early with a hand injury.

Altidore put the U.S. ahead with a curling shot past Miller's outstretched right hand into the upper corner of the net just beneath the crossbar, his 39th goal in 108 appearances.

Lawrence, who scored in a 1-0 semifinal win Sunday against Mexico, took another corner kick in the 75th minute moments after Alvas Powell's shot from close range deflected off Graham Zusi.

The Americans prepare to resume World Cup qualifying, facing Costa Rica in a rematch of the Gold Cup semifinal on Sept. 1 at Harrison, N.J. and play four days later at Honduras.