Category Archives: CONCACAF Gold Cup

USA vs. Panama: The Pre-Game Tailgate

The U.S. men's national team can qualify for its fourth straight CONCACAF Gold Cup Final tonight (7pm, Fox Soccer Channel) by beating Panama in a rematch of the group stage match Panama won, 2-1, eleven days ago. The Americans are … Continue reading »

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Behind the Crest: Second chances

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Altidore out for remainder of Gold Cup

U.S. national team striker Jozy Altidore has been ruled out for the remainder of the Gold Cup with a left hamstring strain. After undergoing an MRI on Tuesday in Houston, the test confirmed the strain, and he has been ruled … Continue reading »

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USA seeking vengeance against Panama in Gold Cup semifinals

Photo by Hunter Dorton/ISIphotos.com   By FRANCO PANIZO HOUSTON – The U.S. men's national team may be downplaying that its semifinal match against Panama is a chance at redemption, but that doesn't mean the Americans aren't hoping for a little payback. … Continue reading »

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Who should the USMNT start vs. Panama?

The U.S. men's national team can move into the 2011 Gold Cup Final with a win on Wednesday night, and whether that goal is reached will be determined in large part by the lineup decisions head coach Bob Bradley makes. … Continue reading »

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Behind the Crest: Into the quarterfinals

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Mexico makes roster replacements

Photo by ISIphotos.com As Mexico prepares for its Gold Cup semifinal game against Honduras, it has reinforcements in tow. Coach Jose Manuel de la Torre has called upon defenders Paul Aguilar (pictured above), Hector Reynoso and Hiram Mier to take … Continue reading »

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Reserves step up as starters for USMNT

   Photo by Jose L. Argueta/ISIphotos.com By THOMAS FLOYD WASHINGTON – Fair or not, U.S. national team coach Bob Bradley has been much-maligned for his reluctance to deviate from a traditional 4-4-2 formation and the core player contingent that fills … Continue reading »

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Jones delivers star performance in USA win

photo by Brad Smith/ISIphotos.com By FRANCO PANIZO WASHINGTON D.C. – Even before Jermaine Jones officially joined the U.S. men's national team, much was expected of him. An upgrade in technical ability, an enforcer, a never-ending motor, and nastiness that few … Continue reading »

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USA 2, Jamaica 0: Match Highlights

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