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Breaking Down the CONCACAF Gold Cup Favorites: A look at the United States and Mexico

CONCACAF’s regional championship is just two and half weeks away and two teams are the clear favorites to take the Gold Cup and a coveted spot in the 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil. Those two teams: the United States and Mexico.

These two teams are the deepest and most talented squads in the North and Central American region, but which is the favorite? Heading into the tournament – which starts in Dallas, TX June 5th – a poll would likely come out split. With that being the case, let’s take a look at each team.

The Latino Factor: The Gateway to American Footballing Success

From a far off view, the MLS comes off as a far inferior league.  A league that is not worthy to talk about if David Beckham is not involved.  The attendance is modest, and the salary cap limits the quality of play.   These are just realities that the league and its fans deal with….

USA 2-0 Spain – Goals (Videos)

The USA defeated European champions Spain 2-0 to proceed to the 2009 Confederations Cup final. Goals from Altidore and Dempsey gave the Americans the ‘shock’ win, while at the back a solid performance by DeMerit and Onyewu ensured that Spain didn’t get much of a chance to get something out of this game.

Brazil v South Africa – 2009 Confederations Cup Semifinal

Watch the Brazil v South Africa semifinal live online – right here. Spain v USA (1st Semifinal) Date: Wednesday 24th June 2009 Venue: Bloemfontein Kickoff: 19:30 GMT

Spain v USA – 2009 Confederations Cup Semifinal

Watch the Spain v USA semifinal live online – right here. Spain v USA (1st Semifinal) Date: Wednesday 24th June 2009 Venue: Bloemfontein Kickoff: 19:30 GMT The Spanish juggernaut faces surprise package USA in the first semifinal on Wednesday night. Spain have had an easy ride so far in the tournament and will be vary…

USA 0-3 Brazil – Goals (Videos)

The USA under-performed or were outclassed (depending on your point of view) by Brazil in today’s Confederations Cup clash, with Brazil putting 3 goals past the Americans.

USA 1-3 Italy – Goal Videos

USA scored the first goal but at 10 men down and playing against the World Champions was never going to be an easy task, and Italy duly equalised and then went clear thanks to a Giuseppe Rossi double and a long-range effort from Daniele De Rossi.

Brazil 4-3 Egypt – Goals (Videos)

Brazil raced ahead to a 3-1 lead in their 2009 Confederations Cup group game against Egypt before the African champions fought back to level the game 3-3 with two goals in two minutes early in the second half. With the game in its closing stages, Mohamady received a red card in the 89th minute and…

Spain 5-0 New Zealand – Torres Hattrick (videos)

Spain put 5 goals past New Zealand in a distinctly one-sided Confederations Cup group match last night. With South Africa and Iraq ‘battling’ to a bore draw, it way well be how well those two teams fare against New Zealand that decides who joins Spain in the semi-finals. Liverpool striker Fernando Torres settled the match…

The 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa

Watch the 2009 Confederations Cup live here. The 2010 World Cup promises to be the biggest World Cup ever in terms of Internet coverage – live or otherwise. It may not surpass the novelty of 2002 or the gaiety of 2006 and given that it will be winter in South Africa, it may not be…