Topic: World Cup Qualifying
USA-Honduras WCQ in Sandy, Utah is a sellout
Another sellout for the U.S. in yet another World Cup qualifier. The U.S. Men’s National Team will play its World Cup qualifier against Honduras in front of a capacity crowd of 20,000 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah after … Continue reading →
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Hex leader Panama the surprise of CONCACAF WCQ
By Alejandro Zuniga TropiGol.com Writer After Blas Perez took advantage of a defensive miscue to blast home a shot that gave his side a decisive 2-0 lead over Honduras, the striker ran to the sideline and shoved a reporter’s Panama … Continue reading →
Mexico vs. USA is ESPN’s most-viewed and highest-rated WCQ match
Tuesday night’s World Cup qualifying match between Mexico and the United States – a 0-0 tie at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City – was seen by an average 2.385 million viewers, 1.644 million households based on a 1.4 U.S. household … Continue reading →
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El Tri is very, very trying these days
By Michael Lewis TropiGol.com EditorSo what happened? What happened to Mexico?It seems that just about every CONCACAF observer — including this writer — made El Tri the kings of the confederation for the next five or even 10 years. But a funny … Continue reading →
Tagged 2012 London Olympics, Andres Guardado, Azteca Stadium, Chicharito, CONCACAF, El Tri, Espanyol, FIFA Confederations Cup, Giovani dos Santos, Javier Aguirre, Javier Aquino, Javier Hernandez, Jose Manuel de la Torre, La Liga, Mexican Football Federation, Oribe Perlata, Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney | Leave a comment
Panama takes over hexagonal lead, shuts down Honduras
PANAMA CITY — Panama moved to the top of the CONCACAF hexagonal standings with a solid 2-0 home victory over previously unbeaten Honduras in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday night. The win propelled Los Canaleros (1-0-2, five points) into the … Continue reading →
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After an early loss, Costa Rica wins on the field vs. Jamaica
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rica started off the day with a defeat off the soccer pitch. The Ticos ended it with an important victory on the field. The Costa Ricans scored a goal in each half to record … Continue reading →
USA jolts Mexico with scoreless draw in WCQ
MEXICO CITY — A scoreless draw felt more like a moral victory for the United States on Tuesday night. The Americans pulled off a rarity at Azteca Stadium, leaving the enemy ground with a vital point in World Cup qualifying … Continue reading →
Costly named TropiGol.com men’s player of week
Carlo Costly, who played a vital role in helping Honduras overcame a two-goal deficit in its 2-2 home World Cup qualifying draw with Mexico on Friday, was named the TropiGol.com men’s player of the week. Costly was honored for the … Continue reading →
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FIFA rejects Costa Rica protest
FIFA on Tuesday rejected Costa Rica’s protest of its 1-0 World Cup loss to the United States. The Costa Ricans claimed that the match should not have been played because the game was played during a snowstorm at Dick’s Sporting … Continue reading →
When the USA stole a point from Azteca (1997)
By Michael Lewis TropiGol.com Editor MEXICO CITY — A little more than half hour into its critical World Cup qualifier against Mexico on Nov. 2, 1997, the U.S. National Team was facing its ultimate nightmare and worst-case scenario. Not only … Continue reading →
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