Herculez Gomez and Shaka Hislop weigh the pros and cons of CONCACAF’s qualifying format for the 2022 World Cup, which emphasizes the FIFA rankings.
Brian McBride reflects on the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup and examines the tournament’s impact on the U.S. and Mexico.
ESPN’s Taylor Twellman explains where things went wrong for the USMNT in their 1-0 defeat to Mexico in the 2019 Gold Cup final.
The United States and Mexico are almost certain to go straight to the six-team Hexagonal round of qualifying for Qatar 2022, with CONCACAF announcing new rules for the next World Cup.
The top six-ranked teams in the FIFA rankings after the June 2020 international window will automatically be included in the home-and-away Hexagonal. The top three will qualify for Qatar 2022.
Gold Cup winner Mexico is currently a long way ahead of those outside the top six, meaning it’s virtually inconceivable that…
Jeff Carlisle recaps the United States 3-1 win over Jamaica and previews the Gold Cup final against long-time foes Mexico.
Christian Pulisic and Matt Miazga say USMNT responded well as lightning delayed their 3-1 win over Jamaica.
Paul Arriola stresses the USMNT don’t feel any additional pressure following the USWNT’s continued World Cup success.
Former U.S. forward Herculez Gomez calls the USMNT’s performance against Curacao “lethargic and disjointed,” placing the blame with Gregg Berhalter. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – United States men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter said his team’s 3-1 victory over Jamaica in the semifinals of the Gold Cup was a “step in the right direction.”
The U.S. advanced to Sunday’s final against bitter rivals Mexico thanks to two goals from Christian Pulisic and another from Weston McKennie. The hosts had to work through an hour and 28-minute weather delay in the first half, as well as a second half resurgence from the Reggae Boyz, but were ultimately able to…
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Christian Pulisic had two second-half goals as the United States beat Jamaica 3-1 in a Gold Cup semifinal match that was halted by a 90-minute weather delay in Nashville.
The win secures the team’s second straight trip to the tournament final where the U.S. will defend its title against archrival Mexico at Chicago’s Soldier Field on Sunday.
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The home side got the perfect start after eight minutes when Weston McKennie stormed…
Zack Steffen, Tim Ream and Paul Arriola discuss how the U.S. has prepared for Jamaica ahead of their Gold Cup semifinal in Nashville.
ESPN FC’s Jeff Carlisle believes Jozy Altidore can provide the jolt to the USMNT’s attack that they lacked in their win over Curacao.
ESPN FC’s Jeff Carlisle believes Jozy Altidore can provide the jolt the USMNT’s attack lacked in its victory over Curacao.
U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter credits Curacao for their strong attacking play, but believes his side needs to be better in the final third.
Following their 1-0 victory over Curacao, USMNT’s Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie explain what they’ll have to do to find success in the semis against Jamaica.
We are down to the final four in the Gold Cup, with historic favorites Mexico and the United States in the mix alongside 2015 and 2017 finalists Jamaica and tournament revelation Haiti.
Here is the lowdown on each of the two semifinal clashes.
Haiti vs. Mexico
Where: State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona
When: 10 p.m. ET Tuesday
The story so far: For the first time in its history, Haiti has reached the semifinals of the Gold Cup, and it has done so in thrilling fashion. Head Coach Marc Collat’s…