World Cup qualifying clash’s key players and storylines
The United States and Mexico face off in World Cup qualifying this Friday at Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium (stream LIVE on ESPN2, 9 p.m. ET). Stakes...
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Cherish USMNT vs. Mexico; World Cup’s future will change the rivalry forever
Yunus Musah had only heard about it. The fire. The intensity. The bags of urine flying from the stands like gross, golden grenades. Tall tales,...
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USMNT’s World Cup qualifying What’s working, what’s broken and the problem with playing it safe
We’re through two qualification windows for the U.S. men’s national team, and they’ve had two must-win matches to end each one. The USMNT has scraped...
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United States reliance on youth pays off in comeback win over Costa Rica
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Sergino Dest and Tim Weah were making their way back to the United States bench after being substituted, the two offensive...
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How did Columbus become the USMNT’s spiritual home, and will it continue to be?
In the U.S. soccer ecosystem, there are no shortage of cities claiming to be the “home” of the sport in this country. Portland dubs itself...
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Berhalter’s lineup changes couldn’t overcome another slow start; will the USMNT learn after loss to Panama?
PANAMA CITY, Panama — A team can repeat its mistakes so many times before it gets punished. So it proved for the United States men’s...
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United States’ Recardo Pepi makes case for striker role with stellar showing against Jamaica
AUSTIN, Texas — In the 68th minute of the United States’ 2-0 win against Jamaica Thursday night, striker Ricardo Pepi looked to the sideline and...
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Can Lozano, Jimenez shine vs. Canada, Honduras, El Salvador?
12:00 PM ET Eric GomezMexico writer In September, when Mexico embarked on the first three games of World Cup qualifying along with the rest of...