Topic: Gold Cup
Howard: Post-game ceremony was lost in translation
PASADENA, Calif. — Tim Howard was livid, not at his U.S. teammates, the Mexcian team or himself. The American international goalkeeper felt the organizers of the CONCACAF Gold Cup scored a giant own goal by having the post-game ceremonies at … Continue reading
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La Volpe stunned about Marshall’s death
A stunned Costa Rica national coach Ricardo La Volpe lamented the death of Dennis Marshall, calling the passing of the international defender “blows in life that you need to try to overcome.” La Volpe spoke to the media on Thursday, … Continue reading
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U.S. doesn’t have revenge in mind, Howard says
PASADENA, Calif. — When he watched Mexico roll over the United States in the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup final, Tim Howard looked on in disbelief. The veteran U.S. international goalkeeper could not believe the Americans were routed by their archrivals … Continue reading
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Humble Hernandez doesn’t think he’s that special
By Michael Lewis TropiGol.com Editor PASADENA, Calif. — Javier Hernandez is wondering what all the fuss is about. The man-child as known as Chicharito as blossomed into one of the world’s great strikers and goal-scorers. The 22-year-old striker enjoyed a … Continue reading
Mexico feels it has the mentality to beat the U.S.
By Michael Lewis TropiGol.com Editor PASADENA, Calif. — Much has been said and written about the mentality of the Mexican National Team when it has played in the United States the past 13 years. El Tri finally broke an 11-1/2 … Continue reading
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Will Donovan sit or start for the U.S.?
By Michael Lewis and Joy Rubenstein TropiGol.com Editors PASADENA, Calif. — Ah, nothing like a little uncertainty only a day before the biggest game of the tournament. As of Friday afternoon, U.S. coach Bob Bradley admitted he hadn’t decided whether … Continue reading
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Mexico vs. U.S. in the Gold Cup through the years
It wouldn’t be a Gold Cup final with either the United States or Mexico battling for the championship For third consecutive time, we get the U.S. vs. Mexico — at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Saturday at 6 … Continue reading



