Skip Navigation Links
Soccer Affiliates

SoccerMogul Soccer News

SoccerXpert.com Soccer Drills, Tips and News

Soccer Drills for Kids

Soccer Coaching Tips

College Soccer Recruiting

US readies for Mexico clash in Ohio

Published 2/8/2009 6:52:42 PM by Shane Barrow from soccermogul


US readies for Mexico clash in Ohio

Wednesday marks the opening of the final round of CONCACAF qualifying for World Cup South Africa 2010, but it also marks the renewal of the heated USA - Mexico series.  Once again Mexico must travel to face the Americans in Columbus, Ohio, a place Mexico has yet to win or even score a goal in its previous two qualifying trips.  The US won both qualifiers in Ohio 2-0.  The Americans are also 8-0-2 against Mexico on US soil since 2000.

The trip also comes at a bad time for Mexico as they have struggled mightily over the last year losing recently to Sweden, Jamaica and Honduras.  They will also be missing several players out with suspension or injury. 

The big drawback for the Americans is that the domestic players are out of season and thus match fitness could be an issue.  A majority of the US squad is playing overseas and thus will be primed and ready to go.  Landon Donovan has made a good start in Germany and should be a force in the match.  Steve Cherundolo will be missed as he is out with injury. 

Look for a very strong American midfield with the likes of Donovan, Dempsey, Beasley, Sacha Kljestan and Michael Bradley.  One question is who will Bob Bradley choose to play up top.  Will it be Dempsey and Ching?   Expect Tim Howard in the nets and strong defenders Oguchi Onyewu and Carlos Bocanegra in front of him.

Print Print   RSS Feed
US Women qualify for London Olympics by dispatching Costa Rica

US Women qualify for London Olympics by dispatching Costa Rica

Published 1/27/2012 by Shane Barrow from soccermogul
The US womens soccer team beat Costa Rica 3-0 and qualified for the 2014 London Olympics.
Ten man US wins in Panama on Zusi goal

Ten man US wins in Panama on Zusi goal

Published 1/26/2012 by Roberto Garcia from soccermogul
An early Graham Zusi goal stood up as ten man US won 1-0 in Panama.
Last gasp Ricardo Clark header leads US over Venezuela

Last gasp Ricardo Clark header leads US over Venezuela

Published 1/22/2012 by Roberto Garcia from soccermogul
A 97th minute header from Ricardo Clark lifted the Americans to a 1-0 victory over Venezuela.
US Under 17s win Nike Friendlies with win over Brazil

US Under 17s win Nike Friendlies with win over Brazil

Published 12/4/2011 by William Montero from soccermogul
The US Under 17 National Team came out on fire as they dominated the opening half to roll over Brazil 3-1 Sunday.
US offense on display winning 3-2 in Slovenia

US offense on display winning 3-2 in Slovenia

Published 11/15/2011 by William Montero from soccermogul
The US traveled to Slovenia and came away 3-2 winners for their first win on European soil in three years.