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PASADENA, CA – OCTOBER 10: Javier Hernandez #14 of Mexico celebrates after scoring a goal against the United States during the first half of 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Qualifier at the Rose Bowl on October 10, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

5 non-USMNT World Cup Qualifiers worth paying attention to this international break

As the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers start to heat up, teams in contention for the biggest event in world football are feeling the pressure as the World Cup draws nearer. The World Cup Qualifiers are upon us once again and, as we all know, the United States will take on Guatemala, first in the Estadio Nacional […]

Mexican teams dominate in the CONCACAF Champions League, part 2

The semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League are set, and it will feature all-Liga MX teams with Club América and Tigres scoring wins over Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake respectively. Tigres will face Querétaro and Club América will take on Santos Laguna in what should be some amazing soccer to be played. The day’s […]

FRISCO, TX – FEBRUARY 15: Carli Lloyd #10 of USA celebrates her goal against Puerto Rico during CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying at Toyota Stadium on February 15, 2016 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

It’s now or ever this season for the USWNT, face Trinidad & Tobago for Olympic qualification

After winning three group stage games by a combined score of 16-0, the United States of America is one game away from qualifying for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. This would be their sixth Olympics and the USWNT would be going for their fifth gold medal. The USWNT got through Puerto Rico, Costa […]

What formation should the USMNT play?

Over the past two years, United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann has spent nearly every match trying to find the right formation to maximize the abilities of all the members of the USMNT. What Klinsmann is searching for, is a formation that allows the USMNT’s best players to all play together at the best of their […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

SEATTLE, WA – JULY 11: A fan of Mexico waves flags during the match against Canada at CenturyLink Field on July 11, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Top ten moments in the USMNT vs. Mexico rivalry

The CONCACAF Cup is this Saturday and things are tense with both teams. This is a game in which the winner will go on to the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia. And if you don’t think this game is huge among both teams, grab a look at this TV Azteca ad in Mexico using […]

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?

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’ […]

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