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CHICAGO, IL – JULY 28: USA players celebrate after a win over Panama during the CONCACAF Gold Cup final match at Soldier Field on July 28, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The United States defeated Panama 1-0. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

The second Gold Cup should become a U23 tournament

If there’s one thing that we learned this summer it’s that international summer soccer tournaments are amazing. Sure we already knew that thanks to the World Cup, but with the Euro’s and Copa America going full throttle for most of the month of June it just served as a nice reminder. Of course there is […]

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – NOVEMBER 20: Coach Miguel Herrera of Mexico applauds the crowd after the final whistle during leg 2 of the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between the New Zealand All Whites and Mexico at Westpac Stadium on November 20, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

VIDEO: After Gold Cup win, Mexico’s Miguel Herrera fired after punching journalist

After managing for his job during the CONCACAF Gold Cup and successfully keeping his job after winning the tournament, Mexico manager Miguel Herrera has been fired less than 48 hours after the Gold Cup win due to punching a journalist at Philadelphia International Airport. ESPN’s John Sutcliffe reported the news confirming Herrera was fired. There […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 26: Andres Guardado #18 of Mexico celebrates with teammates after scoring in the first half against Jamaica during the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final at Lincoln Financial Field on July 26, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Mexico defeats Jamaica 3-1 to win CONCACAF Gold Cup, face USMNT in Confederations Cup playoff

They weren’t perfect and they had a few fortunate calls go their way but the history book will show Mexico as the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup champions. Mexico won by defeating Jamaica 3-1 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to a capacity crowd of 68,930. Mexico will face the USMNT on October 9 at a […]

ATLANTA, GA – JULY 22: Andres Guardado #18 of Mexico scores on this penalty kick in extra time against Panama during the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Mexico and Panama at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Andres Guardado puts Mexico up 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup Final

What a finish, what a goal by Andres Guardado in the 31st minute of the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final. The finish was just sublime and he now has six goals in the Gold Cup. He needs one more goal to tie Clint Dempsey for the Golden Boot honors. Andres Guardado's perfect volley gives

CHESTER, PA – JULY 25: DeMarcus Beasley #25 of the United States is tripped up against Panama in the second half during the CONCACAF Gold Cup Third Place Match at PPL Park on July 25, 2015 in Chester, Pennsylvania. Panama won in a penalty shootout. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Panama outlasts USMNT for 3rd place, Beasley ends USMNT career not converting PK

It was more like a game to forget. The USMNT lost to Panama 3-2 in penalty kicks in the third place game of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. This was a game that Jurgen Klinsmann yesterday wanted to finish on a high note and “owing it to the fans” to play well and win, did anything […]

during the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Mexico and Panama at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.

CONCACAF admits ref mistakes during Mexico vs. Panama Gold Cup Semifinal

CONCACAF issued a statement Saturday morning regarding Mark Geiger’s officiating during the Mexico/Panama game in the Gold Cup Semifinal. CONCACAF President Alfredo Hawit acknowledged mistakes had been made by Geiger and his assistants. This was after Costa Rica and Panama jointly filed complaints for FIFA and CONCACAF to investigate for possible corruption due to the […]

ATLANTA, GA – JULY 22: Darren Mattocks #11 of Jamaica celebrates scoring the opening goal against the United States of America during the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Jamaica and the United States at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Why the USMNT will take the CONCACAF Gold Cup third place game seriously

What does a third place game mean to you as a fan? Your team, whether a favorite or underdog, just came within a game of making it to the championship game and now have to play a final game knowing a win here won’t be as satisfying as a win in the championship. That reality […]

ATLANTA, GA – JULY 22: Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States of America stands prior to the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Jamaica and the United States at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jurgen Klinsmann Shouldn’t Be Fired After Gold Cup, But He Should Be On the Hot Seat

Look, after seeing the USMNT lose to Jamaica in the Gold Cup Semifinals, I was pissed off. I kind of still am, but now that there has been time since the 2-1 final, I have been able to rationally analyze if Jurgen Klinsmann should or shouldn’t be fired as USMNT manager. Since the World Cup […]

during the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Mexico and Panama at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Gold Cup Semifinal Became the Most CONCACAF Night Ever

What the hell did we watch last night? In the CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinals, first, the USMNT decided to lose (and deservedly so) to the 76th ranked team in the world Jamaica. Then we had a complete dumpster fire of a game between Panama and Mexico. First, the USMNT/Jamaica game became quite the shock for […]

GLENDALE, AZ – JULY 12: Fransisco Javier Rodriguez #2 of Mexico takes position against Deniss Lopez #15 of Guatemala during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup group C match at University of Phoenix Stadium on July 12, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. Guatemala and Mexico finished in a 0-0 tie. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Mexico Wins With Controversial PK in 124th Minute

For about 122 minutes, we had a very entertain 0-0 game between Mexico and Costa Rica in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinals. Then the wheels all just seemed to fall apart and we got a disappointing end to what could’ve been one of the most thrilling games of the 2015 Gold Cup. The controversial play […]

What Is Wrong With Mexico?

A few days ago, Mexico played a thriller against Trinidad and Tobago to decide the winner of Group C in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. It looked as if Mexico was going to win the game with less than a minute left in stoppage time, until a late header by Yohance Marshall evened up the game […]

BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 18: Clint Dempsey #8 of USA scores a second half goal in front of Yasmani Lopez #8 of Cuba during the second half of USA’s 6-0 win during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal match at M&T Bank Stadium on July 18, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

USMNT Put in Complete Performance in Gold Cup Quarterfinal Win

It may have been against Cuba and Cuba wasn’t at their best with only 18 members still on the team, but the USMNT put in a complete performance in their 6-0 win against Cuba. The win puts the United States into the Semifinals as they look to go against Jamaica after they beat Haiti 1-0 […]

FOXBORO, MA – JULY 10: Aron Johannsson #9 of United States carries the ball during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A match between United States and Haiti at Gillette Stadium on July 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Golazo By Aron Johannsson Makes it 3-0 USMNT in Gold Cup

This CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinal game between the USMNT and Cuba has gone from Cuba getting an outside chance go get back into the game to being hopelessly out of reach. Aron Johannsson received the LONG pass from Michael Bradley, taking advantage of the issues from the Cuban backline. Johannsson got behind and, while goalkeeper […]

FRISCO, TX – JULY 07: Clint Dempsey #8 of USA scores against Donis Escober #22 of Honduras during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A match between USA and Honduras at Toyota Stadium on July 7, 2015 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Clint Dempsey and Gyasi Zardes Give USMNT Fast Start Against Cuba

The USMNT got off to a fast start against Cuba in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinals. Two goals were scored in a span of 15 minutes as Clint Dempsey and Gyasi Zardes exploited the Cuban back line to score a couple of rather clinical goals. Here is Dempsey’s goal in the 4th minute assisted by […]

during the CONCACAF Gold Cup match at Sporting Park on July 13, 2015 in Kansas City, Kansas.

Five Reasons Why the USMNT Will Win the Gold Cup

Here are 32 Flags, we’re getting jazzed up for yet another international tournament. Fresh on the heels of an amazing FIFA Women’s World Cup and CONMEBOL Copa America, the CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinals begin on July 18. Games are being played through the US and Canada, so fans of soccer: get out and cheer on […]

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