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US, Mexico Meet in Gold Cup Final

By Michael CardilloJul 26th 2009 – 12:56AM

In the grand scheme of things, the first five matches for the U.S. national team in the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup haven't had all that much long-term significance. That, however, changes Sunday afternoon when the U.S. meets with rival Mexico at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., to crown the tournament champion. (Fox...

US, Honduras Renew Acquaintances in Chicago

By Michael CardilloJul 23rd 2009 – 11:30AM

As we hit the semifinals of the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the U.S. lineup continues to resemble a revolving door. Players are in for a game, then scuffling back across the Atlantic to join their club teams. Take defender Michael Parkhurst for example. The former MLS Rookie of the Year was with the U.S. for its group stage...

US Outlasts Panama in Gold Cup

By Michael CardilloJul 18th 2009 – 10:50PM

For the second straight match in the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the U.S. national team is breathing a major sigh of relief. Trailing by a goal at the half, the U.S. rallied for a 2-1 win over Panama Saturday night in Philadelphia in extra time to advance to the semifinals. A week after needing a stoppage-time cracker from...

Holden Saves US in Gold Cup Draw

By Michael CardilloJul 11th 2009 – 9:55PM

With two wins already in the books during the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, for all intents and purposes there wasn't a whole lot riding for the U.S. in their final Group B match Saturday night in Foxborough, Mass., against Haiti. For about 92 minutes, though, it looked like the U.S. might have some major egg on its face. But...

Mexico, Panama Lose Control

By Michael CardilloJul 10th 2009 – 11:00AM

Scanning through some late night television Wednesday night, I settled on ESPNEWS. After a few minutes the bottom line scoreboard flashed Mexico 1, Panama 1 (85th). Intrigued I flipped over to Univision to watch, hopefully, Panama hold on for a draw in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to see...

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