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Which players should be afraid of being dropped from the USMNT

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In preparation for the CONCACAF Cup, USMNT manager Jurgen Klinsmann named a veteran heavy squad for the US’s match against Mexico. The move signaled that this match was about winning now, not about developing any players for the future. Prior to the match, Klinsmann stressed how important this match was and that certain players would […]

PASADENA, CA – OCTOBER 10: Rafael Marquez #4 of Mexico holds up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after defeating the United States 3-2 during the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Qualifier at Rose Bowl on October 10, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Mexico triumphant in thrilling CONCACAF Cup final

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Mexico edged the United States by a score of 3-2, in a game that ended up going to added extra time and left fans of both teams on the edge of their seats, a riveting back and forth affair. After much anticipation the day finally came for both fanbases to see these two fierce rivals […]

RECIFE, BRAZIL – JUNE 23: Francisco Javier Rodriguez and Paul Aguilar of Mexico celebrate during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Croatia and Mexico at Arena Pernambuco on June 23, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Paul Aguilar’s golazo wins CONCACAF Cup for Mexico 3-2

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In a game winning goal that rivaled Benny Feilhaber’s 2007 Gold Cup winner over Mexico, Paul Aguilar volleyed one of the best trophy winning goals ever to give Mexico the CONCACAF Cup and a spot in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia. This goal capped off an unbelievable game performed by both teams. Mexico […]

DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 18: Bobby Wood of USA during the International Friendly match between the Republic of Ireland and USA at the Aviva Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Bobby Wood equalizes and may have saved Klinsmann his job

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Bobby Wood has a thing for the dramatics. His two goals as a USMNT player involved scoring the game winning goals against the Netherlands and Germany this Summer. This equalizer against Mexico late in the CONCACAF Cup is definitely the biggest goal of all. Wood came on for Jozy Altidore in extra time and didn’t […]

CHICAGO, IL – JULY 09: of Mexico of Cuba during a match in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup at Soldier Field on July 9, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Oribe Peralta puts Mexico up 2-1 in extra time of CONCACAF Cup

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The Mexico fans at the Rose Bowl are ecstatic as they see their team and their country take the lead in extra time over the USMNT in the CONCACAF Cup. Oribe Peralta one timed the pinpoint pass and may have done enough to shut down the United States once and for all. Peralta stayed behind […]

RECIFE, BRAZIL – JUNE 26: Matt Besler of the United States acknowledges the fans after losing to Germany 1-0 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Matt Besler gets away with handball in box late in CONCACAF Cup

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The USMNT almost lost the CONCACAF Cup in the most tragic of ways. Matt Besler appeared to handle the ball inside the box and it wasn’t called. As the game entered stoppage time, Besler put his arm out and really could’ve been a penalty kick. It really did appear like a blown call. The referee […]

VIENNA, AUSTRIA – NOVEMBER 19: Geoff Cameron of USA controls the ball during the International friendly match between Austria and USA at the Ernst-Happel Stadium on November 19, 2013 in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)

Geoff Cameron equalizes for USMNT minutes after allowing goal

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After Mexico’s opening goal, the USMNT needed an answer and fast. Leave it for the right foot of Michael Bradley and the head of Geoff Cameron to give the USMNT the equalizer against Mexico in the CONCACAF Cup. This set piece was the USMNT payback to Mexico because they nailed this set piece down. Almost […]

ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 08: Javier Hernandez #10 of Mexico celebrates his goal in the first half against Argentina during a international friendly at AT&T Stadium on September 8, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Mexico dumbfounds USMNT defense to open scoring

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You can blame many people on the USMNT defense for allowing the opening goal of the CONCACAF Cup, but Mexico’s forwards put on the moves that really made the USMNT look like a bunch of amateurs. And not in the Jordan Morris amateur way either. The play started when both Kyle Beckerman and Matt Besler […]

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – JUNE 06: Juan Carlos Osorio, coach of Sao Paulo in action during the match between Sao Paulo and Gremio for the Brazilian Series A 2015 at Morumbi stadium on June 06, 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

Meet El Tri’s new national team manager: Juan Carlos Osorio

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Even with all the hype surrounding the CONCACAF Cup that is set to be played on October 10th, Mexico is looking forward to the future, regardless of the result on Saturday. The news that Mexico has found their new manager that is set to replace Ricardo “Tuca” Ferretti, who is acting as caretaker manager up […]

USMNT roster for CONCACAF Cup announced

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The United States Men’s National Team that will take on Mexico on October 10 was announced today by head coach Jürgen Klinsmann. The 23-man roster is as follows: GOALKEEPERS: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake) DEFENDERS: Ventura Alvarado (Club América), DaMarcus Beasley (Houston Dynamo), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Geoff Cameron […]

SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 15: Jordan Morris #8 of the United States advances the ball against Mexico during an international friendly match at the Alamodome on April 15, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)

What do you need to know about CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying?

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In case you didn’t know, CONCACAF is kicking off 2016 Olympic Mens Soccer Qualifying tonight in Kansas City (Women’s will be in February). Matches will be on NBC Universo and begin with Panama vs. Cuba at 6:30 PM ET and United States vs. Canada at approximately 8:55 PM ET. Now this isn’t just any ole’ […]

ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 08: Javier Hernandez #10 of Mexico celebrates his goal in the first half against Argentina during a international friendly at AT&T Stadium on September 8, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Constructing a Mexico NT Starting XI from the CONCACAF Playoff 35 man roster

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Mexico and the United States submitted their 35 man roster for the October 10 CONCACAF Cup match to determine who goes to the Confederations Cup in 2017. There will be another round of cuts to bring the squad down to a final 23 man roster. Here again is the 32 man provisional squad for Mexico. […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 08: Costa Rica head coach Paulo Wanchope stands for national anthems before playing Jamaica in their CONCACAF Gold Cup Group B match at StubHub Center on July 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Costa Rica Manager Paulo Wanchope Fights Security UPDATE: Wanchope Resigns

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Paulo César Wanchope, the head coach of the Costa Rican National Team and former Costa Rican international, went bezerk and got into a fight with security in the stands in Panama. The Costa Rican U-23 was playing a UNCAF pre-olympic qualifier and Wanchope appears to to be in the stands at the time of the incident. It […]

GLENDALE, AZ – JULY 12: Head coach Miguel Herrera of Mexico reacts on the sidelines during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup group C match against Guatemala 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)

Five Candidates For Mexico Manager Vacancy

0 comments by on 8/4/2015

After Mexico sacked their manager Miguel “El Piojo” Herrera, they now face a daunting task in searching for his replacement. Amidst all the controversy he stirred up, many fans questioned his media presence in being in a lot of commercials in Mexico and not focusing on the national team, and the fight that led up […]

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

0 comments by on 7/28/2015

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 […]

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