Omar Gonzalez explains how the U.S. are hoping to win the 2019 Gold Cup and delves into his relationship with Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore at Toronto FC.
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — U.S. international defender Omar Gonzalez said the time was right for him to return to MLS, this time with Toronto FC.
Gonzalez’s transfer to TFC from Liga MX side Club Atlas was announced on Monday, bringing his three-and-a-half-year spell in Mexico — first with Pachuca, and later with Atlas — to an end. According to reports, Toronto paid a small fee to Atlas, and then utilized the top spot in the MLS allocation order to obtain Gonzalez’s rights.
The defender will be eligible…
Nick DeLeon found the net in the waning minutes of game to draw level and save a point for Toronto against the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place.
Omar Gonzalez has joined Toronto FC from Pachuca, the MLS club announced on Monday.
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Toronto FC is negotiating a deal with U.S. men’s national team defender Omar Gonzalez that could see him return to MLS, according to report by The Athletic.
Gonzalez has played at Liga MX clubs Atlas and Pachuca since 2015. The 30-year-old played for the LA Galaxy from 2009-15, where he won three MLS Cup titles.
According to the report, Gonzalez would be subject to the MLS negotiation process, of which Toronto holds the top spot on the list.
Gonzalez also made 49 appearanes for the U.S., and…
HOUSTON, Tex. — Just about every international player comes into a national team camp with something to prove, though their motivations obviously vary. For an established veteran, it’s about showing that they are still deserving of their place. Meanwhile, younger players want to establish themselves and make their case for additional minutes. Then there are the in-between players, those who were once regulars but are not trying to get back in the frame.
The current U.S. national team camp features…
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Nevertheless, there was no lack of intriguing and noteworthy moves that were either made or confirmed. While a squad such as Cruz Azul had already signed a number of key players before Wednesday, countless others were left chasing…
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GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Omar Gonzalez will never forget that night in Couva, Trinidad, when the United States crashed out of World Cup qualifying. How could he? The 29-year-old described it as “the worst day” of his career and said the fluke own goal he scored to hand the Soca Warriors the lead in their 2-1 win would “haunt me forever.”
But while the U.S. soccer community has been left to pick through the debris and begin the raging debate about the future of the U.S. national team at all levels,…
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The pivotal final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying is on the horizon, and so U.S. players far and wide are looking to impress coach Bruce Arena to earn a call. Here’s a look at who’s hot and who’s not.
Heating up
Danny Williams, MF, Huddersfield Town (Premier League)
Why he’s here: In his first-ever Premier League start, Williams was a 90-minute workhorse for Huddersfield Town in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
What this means: Since he took over in November, Arena has shied…
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The U.S. will face the Ticos at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. on Sept. 1, and then travel to San Pedro Sula to take on Los Catrachos four days later.
The U.S. currently finds itself on eight points in the final round of World Cup qualifying, occupying the third and final automatic qualification spot. But they are just one point ahead of fourth-placed Panama,…
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With the European leagues now in full swing, decision time looms for United States head coach Bruce Arena ahead of the September World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Honduras.
Heating up:
Christian Pulisic, MF, Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
Why he’s here: Pulisic was fantastic for Borussia Dortmund in Saturday’s 3-0 win at Wolfsburg, producing a goal and an assist.
What this means: After scoring against Bayern Munich in the German Super Cup and then opening his 2017-18 Bundesliga…
Gonzalez’s flicked header gave the U.S. a lead it would not relinquish vs. El Salvador.
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. men’s national team is headed to the semifinals of the 2017 Gold Cup courtesy of a 2-0 victory over El Salvador. First-half goals from Omar Gonzalez and Eric Lichaj gave the U.S. the lead it needed, despite a few anxious moments in the second half.
Here are three thoughts from the Americans’ victory.
1. U.S. keeps emotions in check to advance
For the majority of the first half, the style and emotion fit El Salvador’s game plan. There was plenty of off-the-ball shenanigans,…