ESPN FC’s Herculez Gomez explains why he was an outlier coming up in a flawed system where many talented U.S. prospects fall through the cracks. CONCACAF is launching a new national team competition to begin play in September of 2018 that will include the United States and Mexico.
The new CONCACAF League of Nations, which will be played on FIFA fixture dates in place of many friendlies, will feature all 41 member associations in North and Central America and the Caribbean. The exact format and schedule will be announced early next year.
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Jamaica captain and Philadelphia star Andre Blake chats with ESPN about his Gold Cup heroics, European ambitions and more.
Herculez Gomez is pushing for Clint Dempsey to start from the get-go against Jamaica in the Gold Cup final.
Jordan Morris’ late goal gave the U.S. a win vs. Jamaica as the Gold Cup hosts claimed the title.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The U.S. prevailed over Jamaica 2-1 to claim the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
U.S. forward Jozy Altidore opened the scoring just before half-time with a superbly taken free kick, only for Je-Vaughn Watson to equalize in the 50th minute, volleying home Kemar Lawrence’s corner at the far post. But Jordan Morris fired home an 88th minute winner to give the U.S. the victory.
Here are three thoughts on the U.S. win, their sixth Gold Cup title.
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Jordan Morris scored in the 89th minute to give the United States a 2-1 win over Jamaica in the Gold Cup final on Wednesday night.
The win marks the sixth time that the U.S. has won the Gold Cup, trailing only Mexico’s seven titles in the CONCACAF competition.
The game started slowly but things began to heat up when a 20th minute Jozy Altidore shot was blocked by Jamaica’s Andre Blake, who was injured while smothering the rebound attempt by Kellyn Acosta.
Blake — Jamaica’s star performer throughout…
ESPN FC’s Herculez Gomez breaks down what Mexico’s loss against Jamaica means for the United States.
It’s not the matchup that many anticipated, but it’ll decide the 2017 Gold Cup championship nonetheless. Jamaica’s stunning takedown of Mexico on Sunday night in Pasadena both avenged its loss in the 2015 final and set up a showdown with a United States team that will surely like its chances of walking away with the trophy.
Though some might be disappointed not to see yet another renewal of the El Tri-USMNT rivalry, it’ll certainly be compelling watching Jamaica try to become the least likely federation…
Bruce Arena and members of the U.S. are well aware of the threat Jamaica pose ahead of the Gold Cup final.
From opposite ends of the U.S., Max and Herc react to the Gold Cup so far, discuss Osorio’s future and preview the final.
ESPN FC’s Herculez Gomez breaks down what Mexico’s loss against Jamaica means for the United States.
Following Jamaica’s shock victory over Mexico, the FC panel assess the United States’ chances of winning the Gold Cup. PASADENA, Calif. — Jamaica goalkeeper Andre Blake hailed his team’s 1-0 Gold Cup victory over the Mexico as one of the best results in the Reggae Boyz recent history and is confident his side can pull off an upset in the final against the United States.
A late free kick from Kemar Lawrence sealed the famous win for Jamaica in front of a Mexico-majority crowd in the Rose Bowl, with El Tri dominating possession, but Jamaica remaining dangerous on the counter.
“Since the 1998 World Cup, this is one…
ESPN FC’s Herculez Gomez breaks down what Mexico’s loss against Jamaica means for the United States.