Archives: US vs Mexico

2010 is upon us, which means that it’s the time of year when we journalists, pundits, analysts, and/or columnists take stock of the year that has passed and provide you with our lists of the past years highlights and lowlights. … Continue reading →

Labor Day has come and gone, the sun is setting earlier, and, even here in Houston, the air contains a slight fall crispness. Yes, the Summer of Soccer is over, and what an interesting summer it has been. Back on … Continue reading →

The Revolution is being televised. Despite almost constant hostility from significant elements of the mainstream media (including basketball announcers on ESPN who it seem deliberately mispronounce the names of football teams and players during the lead into MLS or National … Continue reading →

U.S. NATIONAL PLAYER RATINGS: The United States continued their dominance over Mexico last night with a 2-0 victory. Here’s a look at how the U.S. National Team rated: Brian Ching, 6– Solid presence, still not the answer up top for the … Continue reading →

2-0. The scoreline which rings so familiar in US-Mexico clashes was again repeated tonight. But this game was different. Firstly, Mexico with a virtual “B” attacking squad thanks partly to suspensions and injuries and also to the stubbornness of El … Continue reading →

Mexico entered the 2007 Gold Cup Final at Soldier Field determined to overcome the United States for the first time in eight years on american soil. Andres Guardado and Nery Castillio combined on a wonderful goal to give Mexico a … Continue reading →

GOALKEEPERS (2): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa: 4/3 SO), Tim Howard (Everton FC: 7/5 SO) DEFENDERS (7): Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes: 16/2), Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA, 1/0), Danny Califf (FC Midtjylland: 3/0), Frankie Hejduk (Columbus Crew: 14/1), Oguchi Onyewu (Standard de Liege: … Continue reading →

The first qualifier held at Crew Stadium between the US and Mexico was outstanding. A chilly February night saw injury replacements Josh Wolff and Clint Mathis spark an amazing US 2-0 victory without Claudio Reyna and Brian McBride both of … Continue reading →

[display_podcast] The US and Mexico met for the first time in a World Cup Finals in the 2002 with the winner advancing to the  Quarterfinals. While those of us watching in the US had to endure Jack Edwards and Ty … Continue reading →

For weeks the speculation centered on Seattle or Salt Lake City. US Soccer appeared ready to move the every World Cup cycle qualifier against arch rival Mexico to a new venue. Fans, including myself were in an uproar: How could … Continue reading →