Giovanni Reyna, who scored the first goal for the USMNT, was struck in the head and required assistance from medical staff.
Earlier in the match, the game was briefly paused due to fans using an anti-gay chant. It marked the second time in four nights that a game involving Mexico's national soccer team was stopped because of discriminatory chants.
Thursday night's semi-final match between Mexico and Costa Rica was also paused due to anti-gay chants. Several fans were ejected during the first half of the game for discriminatory language following warnings on the public address system. Back in March, FIFA, the international soccer organization, launched an investigation into anti-gay chants by supporters of the Mexican team during an Olympic qualifier game against the Dominican Republic.
Mexico fans showing their support during the CONCACAF Nations League final soccer game between the U.S. and Mexico on June 6 in Denver, Colorado.
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