Gonzalez leads gritty Azteca performance
Posted by Ridge Mahoney on Mar. 27, 3:22 a.m.
The Americans did just enough to fend off a sputtering Mexico attack to earn a 0-0 tie Tuesday night, just the second time a USA team has emerged from a competitive match at Azteca Stadium with a point.
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Mexico Diary: 'El Tri's Playing for 120 million'
Posted by Mike Woitalla on Mar. 26, 1:02 p.m.
It was 48 degrees on Tuesday morning in Mexico City, but it should be in the 60s for the USA's World Cup qualifier at Azteca Stadium that kicks off at 8:30 pm local time. For the Mexicans, they'll be playing at temperatures 40 degrees lower than what they faced during their 2-2 tie at Honduras on Friday. For the Americans, ...
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Mexico Diary: 'Don't boo U.S. anthem,' says Chepo
Posted by Mike Woitalla on Mar. 26, 1:14 a.m.
Jose Manuel "Chepo" de la Torre, known generally as a friendly guy, has been quite grumpy since Mexico blew a 2-0 lead and had to settle for a 2-2 tie at Honduras last Friday. He held a curt postgame press conference but kept his players away from reporters, and blacked out the media until a Monday press conference.
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MLS Power Rankings: Impact still perfect, five teams still winless
Posted by Ridge Mahoney on Mar. 25, 2:23 p.m.
Get into the tackles, get some key saves, and get the ball to Marco Di Vaio in the right situation.
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Mexico Diary: 'Klinsmann, Coco del Tri'
Posted by Mike Woitalla on Mar. 25, 11:47 a.m.
The USA arrived in Mexico City late in the afternoon on Sunday and had a light practice in the evening. The Americans are aiming for an unprecedented achievement -- beating El Tri twice in a row on Mexican soil.
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Mexico Diary: A full Azteca awaits USA
Posted by Mike Woitalla on Mar. 24, 6:51 p.m.
Many buildings in Mexico City sink a few inches a year, such as the National Cathedral, which is also becoming the city's version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
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Ties tighten up Hexagonal standings
Posted by Ridge Mahoney on Mar. 24, 4:37 p.m.
What we learned from Friday's 1-0 snowfest in Colorado is what already knew: the Americans are very tough hombres.
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Mexico Diary: A triple threat no more?
Posted by Mike Woitalla on Mar. 24, 2:08 a.m.
My first Mexico City visit for a clash between the giant neighbors' soccer teams came in 1992. We were warned of the altitude, heat and pollution, which made breathing the air in the city built on a lake encircled by mountains equal to smoking two packs of cigarettes a day.
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High marks for resilience in crucial victory
Posted by Ridge Mahoney on Mar. 23, 3:28 a.m.
Soccer in a snow globe was on display Friday at Dick's Sporting Goods Park near Denver, and in a battle against the elements the Americans beat Costa Rica, 1-0, with a Clint Dempsey goal.
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Klinsmann handles it well - so far
Posted by Mike Woitalla on Mar. 22, 2:57 p.m.
Jurgen Klinsmann reacted admirably to the scathing criticism leveled at him in Brian Straus' Sporting News article about how he's coaching the USA.
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Intense encounters the norm for USA-Costa Rica
Posted by Ridge Mahoney on Mar. 21, 8:06 p.m.
Every time the USA plays Costa Rica in a World Cup qualifier, there's a lot more at play than just the result.
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Cherundolo is prominent by his absence
Posted by Ridge Mahoney on Mar. 20, 6:38 p.m.
The exclusion of Carlos Bocanegra from the U.S. roster for Hexagonal qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico has dominated the headlines, yet the absence of another World Cup veteran with European experience could be just as impactful.
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MLS ignores FIFA dates with full weekend slate
Posted by Ridge Mahoney on Mar. 19, 4:34 p.m.
Commissioner Don Garber announced over the weekend that MLS is considering shifting its schedule to give its two Concacaf Champions League participants, Los Angeles and Seattle, a break from league play to help their chances in the semifinals against tough Liga MX opposition.
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MLS Power Rankings: Montreal on top after third win
Posted by Ridge Mahoney on Mar. 18, 3:58 p.m.
The second-year Montreal Impact claimed the top spot in the Power Rankings with its third straight win of 2013.
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Red Bulls eye rebound at home
Posted by Ridge Mahoney on Mar. 15, 12:26 p.m.
What's the perfect remedy melting down twice on the road to start the new season? Coming home, of course.
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