Preview: USMNT v Jamaica
Despite a dismal qualification campaign, Jamaica could stay alive with a win over the US. But the already qualified US is on an almighty roll right now, and is a much better team on paper.
Despite a dismal qualification campaign, Jamaica could stay alive with a win over the US. But the already qualified US is on an almighty roll right now, and is a much better team on paper.
Eddie Johnson rose highest to put the United States ahead and Mexico fell for the fourth straight time in Columbus. Ladies and gentlemen, book your flights to Brazil.
The US has an opportunity to quickly put the loss to Costa Rica behind them when they host Mexico in Columbus.
The U.S. lost the game, but the points were perhaps less important than the hit to the U.S.’s pride.
While fans may be looking ahead to the Mexico game, Klinsmann and the rest of the U.S. team are focused on Costa Rica.
A look at the Us roster for the World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico.
Down 2-0 at the half, the US roared back for a 4-3 win in Sarajevo powered by a Jozy Altidore hat trick.
With a roster heavy on European-based players who are still in preseason form, and four players receiving their first senior USMNT call-up, don’t expect the fireworks we’ve grown accustomed to during the Gold Cup.
There will be some fresh faces in the USMNT camp ahead of the friendly against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Aug. 14. Earl Reed takes a look.
Jeremy Lane looks at which USMNT players saw their stock rise, and whose stock fell, at the Gold Cup.
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