Ching, Davies start at forward for US in World Cup qualifier against MexicoAugust 12th, 2009 Ching, Davies start at forward for USMEXICO CITY — Brian Ching and Charlie Davies have been given starts at forward for the United States in a World Cup qualifier against Mexico. Steve Cherundolo returned at right back Wednesday after missing the first five qualifiers of the year because of a hip injury, and Carlos Bocanegra played left back, as he did in June's Confederations Cup.
United States hopes to make history in World Cup qualifier with first ever win in MexicoAugust 12th, 2009 US hoping to make history with first win in MexicoMEXICO CITY — Javier Aguirre says his Mexico squad can expect a full-strength United States lineup when the Americans attempt to make history Wednesday with a first-ever win south of the border. A few American players arriving Tuesday at Mexico City's airport heard the chants from Mexican fans: "cinco, cinco, cinco" meaning "five, five, five." The good-natured gibes referred to Mexico's 5-0 victory over the U.S.
US roster left largely intact from Confederations Cup for World Cup qualifier against MexicoAugust 7th, 2009 Bocanegra leads familiar US rosterCHICAGO — Led by captain Carlos Bocanegra, the United States will play a key World Cup qualifier at Mexico next week with a roster loaded with players from its big upset of Spain. The Americans have never won in Mexico and will try to end the 0-22-1 tailspin on Aug.
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre warning against overconfidence against United StatesAugust 6th, 2009 Aguirre warns against overconfidence vs. USMEXICO CITY — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre is warning his players against overconfidence in next week's World Cup qualifying game against the United States at 105,000-seat Azteca Stadium.
Barcelona's Rafael Marquez tears calf muscle, will likely miss US-Mexico World Cup qualifierAugust 6th, 2009 Barcelona's Marquez tears calf muscleSEATTLE — FC Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez has a torn muscle in his left calf and will be out for about 15 days, meaning the anchor of Mexico's defense is likely to miss El Tri's World Cup qualifier against the United States. Marquez suffered the injury during light training on Wednesday morning at the University of Washington before Barcelona's exhibition match with the Seattle Sounders FC.
As bad as Gold Cup final loss was, US can at least look forward to quick rematchJuly 29th, 2009 Bright side to Gold Cup loss: A quick rematchAt least the rematch isn't far off. That's about the only bright spot for the U.S.
Americans stung by 5-0 loss to Mexico in Gold Cup finalJuly 27th, 2009 Americans stung by lopsided lossEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Great sports victories should be shared by all Americans.
Mexico coach trying to ignore recent failings against US heading into Gold Cup finalJuly 26th, 2009 US-Mexico soccer history "a dangerous cocktail."EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre isn't touching one very volatile subject among his countrymen: How poorly his nation has done recently in games hosted by the archrival Americans.
No surprise: US vs. Mexico for Gold Cup on Sunday at MeadowlandsJuly 25th, 2009 No surprise: US vs. Mexico for Gold CupThis was the perfect Gold Cup for an outsider to steal.
1 tough game after another as Mexico tries to steady itself. Next up, Costa RicaJuly 23rd, 2009 Mexico gets yet another tough opponentCHICAGO — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre would love to see El Tri back in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final. Not because he'd actually, well, see them, his three-game suspension for his altercation with Panama's Ricardo Phillips during group play finished.
Sabah scores 2 goals, Mexico handles Haiti 4-0 to advance to Gold Cup semisJuly 20th, 2009 Sabah, Mexico beat Haiti 4-0ARLINGTON, Texas — Even with Javier Aguirre sitting in the stands, Mexico didn't have any problems beating Haiti. Now Mexico hopes to have its embattled coach back on the bench for a run at another Gold Cup crown.
Mexico coach Aguirre suspended 3 matches for "serious irresponsible behavior" at Gold CupJuly 12th, 2009 Mexico coach Aguirre suspended for 3 matchesNEW YORK — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was suspended for three matches on Saturday for starting a melee during a Gold Cup match against Panama, putting him in danger of missing a World Cup qualifier against the United States. The Mexican Football Federation was also fined $25,000 for what the CONCACAF disciplinary committee considered "serious irresponsible behavior" by the national coaching staff.
Holden goal scored in injury time as US ties Haiti 2-2, wins Gold Cup first-round groupJuly 12th, 2009 US ties Haiti 2-2, wins Gold Cup first-round groupFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The United States had just two minutes left to avoid its first loss ever in CONCACAF Gold Cup group play.
Noel, Marcelin score in Haiti's 2-0 win against Grenada, its first Gold Cup win since 2002July 9th, 2009 Noel, Marcelin score in Haiti's 2-0 Gold Cup winWASHINGTON — Fabrice Noel scored in the 14th minute and James Marcelin added a goal in the 78th, giving Haiti a 2-0 victory over Grenada in CONCACAF Gold Cup group play. The win was Haiti's first in the Gold Cup since 2002.
Noriega, Barrera score goals as Mexico beats Nicaragua in Gold Cup openerJuly 6th, 2009 Mexico wins Gold Cup openerOAKLAND, Calif. — Luis Miguel Noriega scored his first international goal on a penalty kick in the 45th minute of his national team debut, and Mexico defeated Nicaragua 2-0 on Sunday in the first round of Gold Cup play in Group C.
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