Category Archives: CONCACAF Gold Cup

Friday Kickoff: Non-U.S. Gold Cup sites explored, torch not for Beckham & more

American soccer fans have grown to expect that the CONCACAF Gold Cup will be held on U.S. soil, but that might not be a given going forward. In an interview with Reuters, new CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb said that the … Continue reading »

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Report: CONCACAF, Conmebol planning 18-team tournament in 2016

photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com Conmebol's Copa America is the oldest international continental tournament in soccer, and 2016 will mark its 100th birthday. That could also be the year that many American soccer fans have a dream come true. According … Continue reading »

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Report: Four more unnamed Mexican players tested positive for clenbuterol

By FRANCO PANIZO If there wasn't already enough of a cloud surrounding Mexico and its players' use of clenbuterol, now comes word that more of the players on the Gold Cup-winning team reportedly tested positive for the banned substance. According … Continue reading »

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Howard addresses post-Gold Cup comments

U.S. men's national team goalkeeper Tim Howard caused a stir following Saturday's Gold Cup final loss to Mexico when he lashed out at CONCACAF for the format of the post-game ceremonies at the Rose Bowl, which were held mostly in … Continue reading »

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Mexico 4, USMNT 2: The Highlights

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Bittersweet Moment for Adu in Return to the National Team

    By JONATHAN VERA PASADENA, Calif – On a night when there were few bright spots for the U.S. men's national team in its Gold Cup Final loss to Mexico, perhaps the only true positive was the performance of … Continue reading »

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“Dynamic” Mexico always felt comeback was within reach

BY ADAM SERRANO PASADENA, Calif– Down 2-0 to the United States has been a common downfall for previous editions of the Mexican National Team.  However, this time Mexico was able to storm back scoring four unanswered goals and earning their … Continue reading »

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USA surrenders two-goal lead, falls to Mexico in thrilling Gold Cup final

    By FRANCO PANIZO PASADENA, Calif. - The U.S. men's national team started its Gold Cup final almost as good as anyone could have imagined, but a two-goal lead to start the game wasn't enough against its most bitter rival. … Continue reading »

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USA vs. Mexico: Match Night Commentary

         The Final we all expected, and have all been waiting for, is here. The United States and Mexico, arch-rivals and regional powers, face off tonight in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final at the Rose Bowl (9pm, … Continue reading »

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USA vs. Mexico: The Pre-Game Tailgate

The big game is here. The United States and Mexico, arch-rivals and regional powers, face off tonight in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final at the Rose Bowl (9pm, Fox Soccer Channel). Mexico enters riding a high-powered attack led by star … Continue reading »

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