Despite being under new management, the United States Men’s National Team has once again disappointed, as they watched soccer icon Thierry Henry, a CBS Sports analyst, celebrate with Panama after their winning goal on Thursday night. Panama delivered an upset, defeating the USMNT 1-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal, thanks to a late strike from Cecilio Waterman. While the Nations League may not hold the same prestige as an NFL preseason game, this loss signals a concerning start to the Mauricio Pochettino era.
Adding insult to injury, Waterman and the entire Panamanian squad rushed to the CBS Sports set to celebrate, with Waterman specifically seeking out the legendary Henry. The highlight (or lowlight, depending on your allegiance) was Clint Dempsey’s shocked expression, visibly containing his urge to tackle every Panama player off the CBS set. Lest it seem like a random act, Waterman revealed that Henry was his childhood hero, and upon scoring, he knew exactly where to go.
CECILIO WATERMAN AT THE DEATH🔥
PANAMA ARE HEADED TO THE CONCACAF NATIONS LEAGUE FINAL 🇵🇦 pic.twitter.com/3mKdPR668Y
— Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) March 21, 2025
“Last night, they asked me who my childhood idol was, and I said Thierry Henry… I scored, saw you, and knew I had to come say hi.”
Cecilio Waterman shares the story behind his celebration with Thierry Henry and shares what to expect from Panama in the @CNationsLeague final 🇵🇦 pic.twitter.com/gEqdCO4jIj
— Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) March 21, 2025
The CBS soccer crew is celebrated not only for their humor and antics but also for insightful analysis and player interactions. The scene of an entire team selecting to celebrate with an analyst highlights the immense respect and admiration Thierry Henry commands in the soccer community.
