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When word broke about a United States-Mexico legends game last week, there remained some speculation about just which players from the storied rivalry would be participating for both sides.
The final rosters are out, and some of the more prolific heroes and villains from the last two decades of CONCACAF's ongoing feud will be on hand for the unique event.
The United States, which, will be coached by Curt Onalfo, will feature Ian Feuer, Cobi Jones, Paul Caligiuri, Thomas Dooley, Eric Wynalda, Roy Lassiter, Chris Klein, Cle Kooiman, Ted Eck, Clint Mathis, Alexi Lalas, Jovan Kirovski, John O'Brien and Brian McBride.
Mexico, meanwhile, will be coached by Carlos Reinoso and will trot out Jorge Campos, Claudio Suarez, Ramón Ramírez, Martin Zúñiga, Mariano Trujillo, Zague, German Villa, Alberto García Aspe, Ramon Morales, David Oteo, Luis Hernández, Joel Sánchez, Eduardo Missael Espinoza, Chima, Jesús Olalde, Jared Borgetti and Francisco Palencia.
The match is slated for Sunday night at 6 p.m. (PT) at the Home Depot Center.
What, no Blanco?
FUN!!! Glad to see that that these bitter rivals can appreciate and hopefully respect each other once they are retired.
Is there any TV coverage, hadn’t seen it discussed before?
Isn’t Blanco still an active professional? These guys have all been retired for a while.
Oh man. Is this safe? I fear for McBride’s life. You know he is going to somehow come out of this game looking like Rocky.
No Kasey Keller? I am sure he is itching for an excuse to get back on the field already.
What has Roy Lassiter been doing?!
Still, let’s be safe and have extra stretchers and riot gear on hand.
As long as Lalas doesn’t get kicked in the groin again, it will be okay.
Or do I have that wrong?
Roy Lassiter was my childhood hero!! Fifa ’98 Road to the world cup!
Cobi Jones will be relieved not to see red-card-Rafa on the pitch
I wish! I would seriously enjoy watching this game.
Man do i miss seeing McBride wear a US uniform. His absence is still felt.
Job siting?
Agreed, this one would be a fun one to watch.
Forgive me for not knowing, who is Ted Eck? I don’t remember ever hearing the name.
SBI, finally giving us an answer on the O’Brien question.
No Reyna. Dammit. I was hopping for a Reyna – O’Brien pairing in the center of the park for old times sake. I look for Jones and McBride to continuing being the punching bag of Mexico. I bet they get hacked, slapped, stomped, spit on, and punched all game long. Of course, I bet Jones swings in a cross and McBride finishes with a thundering header.
Ill be at the Kings -Canucks game
Hahahahha
yes he is playing for Dorados in the Primera A.
know he played for Dallas for a few years, but I don’t remember him with the nats.
I foresee some age-inflicted injuries coming….pulled hammies, twisted ankles, etc.
I was hoping the O’Brien-SBI connection would get the first mention in the comments.
Ahh, yes… John O’Brien finally back in the Nats picture…
Is this some sort of charity event? How come I haven’t heard of this until now?
Hopefully they’ll bust out the denim kits.
No Reyna? No Keller? No Harkes? You gotta be kidding me!
And what about Keller for US?
C’mon man. John O’Brien! Do we even need this blog anymore?
SWEEEEEEEEET.
Let’s hope Roy can stay onside a little better in retirement than he did during his career.
Am I really the first to predict it’ll be USA: dos a cero
Yea, I think you put an “n’t” in there that you didn’t need.
Roy Lassiter is the man. It will be nice if he puts up a show.
Surely someone will get carted off in this one. Rivalries die HARD! And with a few bloodied noses and torn ACL’s
This is awesome! These are the guys that made me a fan of the game. Talk about memories…
It’s almost as if McBride has a death wish or something.
I think he got all his caps pre-MLS…
Looks like this is John O’Brien’s first steps back to full fitness.
Get a few matches under him, and he’ll be good to go for qualifying!
Would anyone like any additional prognostications from me?