(Reuters) -Seven-times CONCACAF Gold Cup champions the United States will not take Wednesday's semi-final against Guatemala lightly despite being overwhelming favourites, midfielder Tyler Adams said.

It's been nearly 30 years since Guatemala made the Gold Cup semis, but Los Chapines are back, thanks to a legendary manager and an unorthodox scout.

Mauricio Pochettino craved a group that would lean into its emotions when needed, and the U.S. has done that en route to the Gold Cup semis