The most historic rivalry in Concacaf will be renewed on Sunday when the United States and Mexico go head-to-head in the Gold Cup final at NRG Stadium in Houston. The U.S. is in its record 13th Gold Cup final, while Mexico is here for the 12th time, reaching four straight Gold Cup finals for the…
Bookmakers got what they wanted from the Gold Cup odds market: USA vs. Mexico, in Houston, in a championship showdown capping the Fourth of July weekend. At 7 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX, the U.S. Men’s National Team and El Tri square off. “This is definitely the match we want. I’d say Mexico is the…
FIFA paid tribute to Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, before kickoff at the Club World Cup quarterfinal between Al Hilal and Fluminense at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Friday. Players formed a circle at midfield as the video board displayed a photo of the Portuguese soccer players. The crowd participated…
Hercules came off the bench and scored in the 70th minute to lift Fluminense past Al Hilal, 2-1, in a Club World Cup quarterfinal match on Friday. Physical play resulted in a pair of yellow cards against both sides as they vied for scoring chances in the first half in front of a crowd of…
For as long as there have been sports competitions between countries, the United States has put together amazing efforts, leading to incredible successes and iconic moments. No matter the sport or competition, Team USA has some memorable leaders who have guided the country to seismic wins and monumental upsets. The history of Team USA’s play…
Family and friends of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother gathered at a chapel where their bodies were brought for a wake on Friday, a day after the Portuguese soccer players were killed in a car crash. Some hugged and wept before entering the Capela da Ressurreição São Cosme. The brothers’ parents attended, as…
Chelsea was fined 20 million euros ($23.6 million) for breaking financial monitoring rules and Barcelona was ordered to pay 15 million euros ($17.7 million) by UEFA on Friday. Both clubs must pay tens of millions of more euros (dollars) in future seasons if they miss financial targets set by UEFA. Chelsea had been under investigation…
The United States men’s national team will face their historic rivals Mexico in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup final on Sunday, and they’ll do it without some of their biggest and brightest stars. Unlike Mexico, who came into this tournament at near-full-strength, the U.S. is missing several key players, including “Captain America” himself, Christian Pulisic….
In the USA-Mexico rivalry, there’s a scoreline that sends one fanbase into elation while irking the other. Whether it’s in a high-stakes World Cup game or in a “friendly” match against El Tri,, you’ll hear shouted out among USA supporters whenever it flashes across the jumbotron. You’ll see it on T-shirts and even see it…
The U.S. men’s national team will be heading to its 13th Concacaf Gold Cup final after defeating Guatemala 2-1 in Wednesday’s semifinal. Diego Luna scored twice in the first 15 minutes to lead the USMNT to a hard-earned victory in St. Louis. After Olger Escobar scored for Guatemala in the 80th minute, the U.S. were…
