The question is a bit too vague to answer precisely, because “who made the winning goal for USA” could refer to many different games, sports, and years (soccer, hockey, Olympics, World Cup, Gold Cup, etc.). Most recently , when people say this in February 2026, they’re often talking about the men’s ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where Jack Hughes scored the overtime, game‑winning “golden goal” for Team USA against Canada in a 2–1 victory.

If you meant a different match (for example, World Cup soccer, Gold Cup, women’s national team, or another tournament), tell me:

  • the sport (soccer, hockey, etc.),
  • the event/tournament , and
  • roughly when it was played,

and I can pin down the exact player for that specific “winning goal for USA.”