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COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 11: Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States dribbles the ball against Diego Reyes #5 and Carlos Salcedo #3 of Mexico in the first half during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier at MAPFRE Stadium on November 11, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

USA vs. Mexico isn’t as one sided as it used to be

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For the last 20 years, the CONCACAF region has been owned by the Untied States and Mexico. When discussing the best teams in the region, those two are in a class of their own. Even though the two teams haven’t met in a Gold Cup final since 2011, it still comes as a surprise when one […]

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 11: Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States looks on after playing against New Zealand during an International Friendly at RFK Stadium on October 11, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Don’t blame Jurgen Klinsmann for the loss to Mexico

0 comments by on 11/13/2016

One afternoon last week I was speaking with a friend when he all of a sudden asked, “am I crazy or would a 3-5-2 with Fabian Johnson and DeAndre Yedlin as wing backs be perfect for the USMNT?” After thinking it over for a minute I responded with something along the lines of it’s actually […]

COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 11: Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States defends against Miguel Layn #7 of Mexico in the first half during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier at MAPFRE Stadium on November 11, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Mexico defeat US 2-1 with late goal in World Cup qualifier

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There will be no Dos A Cero this year, as Mexico defeated the United States in a thrilling 2-1 result in World Cup qualifying action from MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. [link_box id=”23231″ site_id=”158″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]The US surprisingly came out with a 3-5-2 formation — a look that Jurgen Klinsmann has almost never used — […]

Watch: Rafael Marquez scores late winner for Mexico

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At the very end of the game in Columbus, Ohio the Mexican National Team secured three points against the USMNT. The USMNT had a good second half but it wasn’t enough as Mexico grabbed a late winner following a corner in the 89th minute. Rafael Marquez ran to the near post and flicked the ball […]

Watch: Bobby Wood levels the score for the USMNT against Mexico

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Bobby Wood continued his fine form at the start of the second half when he brought the USMNT back level with Mexico. The Hamburg striker equalized just minutes after the restart and seems to have cemented his place as the USMNT’s number one striker. Wood took advantage of some sloppy defending when he split the […]

Watch: Miguel Layun gives Mexico a 1-0 lead over the USMNT

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The Start to the Hex hasn’t gone as well as the USMNT might have hoped and a Mexico goal in the 20th minute meant the American fans would have to wait until next time to see their favorite scoreline. Miguel Layun of Mexico took the ball off Michael Bradley about 3o yards from goal before […]

JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 06: Sacha Kljestan #16 of the United States (R) is congratulated by Christian Pulisic #10 and Fabian Johnson #23 following a goal during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier against Trinidad &Tobago at EverBank Field on September 6, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Three keys for the US in crucial World Cup qualifier against Mexico

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The first game of the Hex is coming on Friday, and the United States will face Mexico at Columbus’s MAPFRE Stadium, the traditional hosting site for these crucial rivalry games. Perhaps this match can serve as a respite from the hateful and divisive talk that has emanated from this year’s, um, interesting presidential election. Hopefully, […]

COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 10: Omar Gonzalez #3 of the United States Men’s National Team celebrates a victory over Mexico at Columbus Crew Stadium on September 10, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Let’s forget about ‘Dos a Cero’

0 comments by on 11/10/2016

Dos a Cero. The Spanish phrase that means “two to zero.” I’m assuming that if you clicked on this post, and are therefore a visitor of 32 Flags, the phrase has meaning to you. It’s the magical phrase signifying the scoreline for the last four US home World Cup qualifying matches against Mexico as well […]

COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 10: Fans cheer for the U.S. Men’s National Team during a game against Mexico at Columbus Crew Stadium on September 10, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Looking back at past USA-Mexico World Cup Qualifiers in Columbus

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Columbus has a special place among U.S. Soccer. Since 2001, every home World Cup Qualifier against Mexico has been played at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus. On Friday, the USMNT and Mexico will kick off the Hex and face off for the fifth consecutive time in Columbus. The previous four times, the United States won by […]

U.S. Men’s National Team visits Cuba for historic friendly

0 comments by on 10/7/2016

On November 11, the United States will restart its World Cup Qualifying campaign in Columbus against Mexico. This afternoon, the Americans will tune up with a visit to Cuba for a friendly. It’s the first trip to Cuba for a friendly for the national team since July 1947, a 5-2 win for the Cubans in […]

KANSAS CITY, KS – MAY 28: Fans sing the end of the Star Spangled Banner before the international friendly match between Bolivia and United States on May 28, 2016 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

Where should U.S. Soccer play their home World Cup qualifiers

0 comments by on 10/6/2016

As expected, it didn’t take long for U.S. Soccer to announce that the USMNT opening game in the Hex against Mexico would be played in Columbus, Ohio. After all, that’s where the U.S. has played Mexico since 2001 and they seem to always win by a famous scoreline that you may have heard of. But U.S. Soccer […]

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – JUNE 30: Perry Kitchen of Heats in action during the UEFA Europa League First Qualifying Round match between Heart of Midlothian FC and FC Infonet Tallinn at Tyncastle Stadium on June 30, 2016 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Who might Jurgen Klinsmann call up for the USMNT upcoming friendlies

0 comments by on 9/30/2016

Heading in to the next international break USMNT manager Jurgen Klinsmann finds himself in a very unique position. With the next round of World Cup qualifying not starting until November, Klinsmann has an interesting choice to make on who he calls up to the national team for the teams upcoming friendlies in October. On the […]

HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 21: John Brooks #6 of United States handles the ball against Gonzalo Higuain #9 of Argentina in the second half during a 2016 Copa America Centenario Semifinal match at NRG Stadium on June 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Americans abroad: How are some of the USMNT’s big names doing in the Bundesliga?

0 comments by on 9/14/2016

The Bundesliga is one of the best leagues in the world. Plenty of the games brightest stars ply their trade in Germany’s top flight. Among those players are some of the biggest names in US soccer. Germany seems to be a popular destination for US players. If you’re not watching every weekend you could miss what […]

JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 06: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States drives past Joevin Jones #3 of Trinidad & Tobago during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier at EverBank Field on September 6, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Christian Pulisic: Will somebody think of the children?!

0 comments by on 9/7/2016

So, that Pulisic boy had a good game last night. Well, good is putting is fairly mildly. In his first start for the United States, Christian Pulisic not only played the full 90 minutes, he was the stand out player on the pitch. For a kid that hasn’t even hit his 18th birthday yet, that’s incredible. […]

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