Altidore apologizes to U.S. fans after World Cup disappointment

United States' Jozy Altidore celebrates in front of fans after scoring a goal against Panama during the first half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (John Raoux/AP)

One of U.S. men’s national team’s key players has spoken up less than 24 hours after an embarrassing elimination from World Cup contention.

Jozy Altidore released a statement via Twitter, apologizing for the team’s performance in Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to Trinidad & Tobago, as well as the qualifying campaign as a whole. He also assured fans that the team will recover and improve from this moment.

https://twitter.com/JozyAltidore/status/918266085715136513

The Toronto FC forward started nine of the USA’s 10 matches in the hexagonal phase of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. He scored twice, both of which came in the 4-0 win over Panama last Friday.

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