Archives: Gold Cup
CONCACAF’s Superpowers Look Human
Canada and Guadeloupe did not make it easy, but we have the final everyone expected in the Gold Cup. The US once again squandered chance after chance but somehow managed to hang on to a 2 to 1 victory over … Continue reading
So it’s Mexico versus the US After All
Canada and Guadeloupe did not make it easy, but we have the final everyone expected in the Gold Cup. The US once again squandered chance after chance but somehow managed to hang on to a 2 to 1 victory over … Continue reading
Beasley Puts Rangers Move in the Backburner
The Herald newspaper in Scotland is reporting that DeMarcus Beasley’s move from PSV to Rangers which was expected to be complete by today has been put on hold until after the Gold Cup. The paper cited Beasley’s desire to win … Continue reading
Live Gold Cup Chats!!!
Special EPL Talk Chats around the Gold Cup. For all of those looking for a place to congregate for the remaining US Gold Cup Matches (and Final should the US not advance), BC John would like to welcome everyone to … Continue reading
US and Mexico Avoid Each Other Until the Finals
Mexico’s hard fought 1-o victory over Panama last night in Houston ensured that the US would avoid playing Mexico until a potential Gold Cup final on June 24th in Chicago. Had a draw taken place last night the US would … Continue reading
Gold Cup Enters Quarterfinals
Mexico’s hard fought 1-o victory over Panama last night in Houston ensured that the US would avoid playing Mexico until a potential Gold Cup final on June 24th in Chicago. Had a draw taken place last night the US would … Continue reading
US Win Group After Strong Second Half
While the initial few minutes of the second half of tonight’s match looked dicey for the US (largely because of Landon Donovan being replaced by Taylor Twellman), the squad recovered and played outstanding soccer without its captain for the night … Continue reading
USA-El Salvador Halftime Thoughts
Playing Michael Bradley, Benny Feilhaber and Pablo Mastroeni together is a mistake. You don’t have anyone remotely resembling a playmaker occupying space in the center of the midfield, thus a tendency to push the ball exclusively down the flanks or … Continue reading
Impressive 2nd Half Send US on to Quarters
While the initial few minutes of the second half of tonight’s match looked dicey for the US (largely because of Landon Donovan being replaced by Taylor Twellman), the squad recovered and played outstanding soccer without its captain for the night … Continue reading
Halftime Thoughts on USA-El Salvador
Playing Michael Bradley, Benny Feilhaber and Pablo Mastroeni together is a mistake. You don’t have anyone remotely resembling a playmaker occupying space in the center of the midfield, thus a tendency to push the ball exclusively down the flanks or … Continue reading
