The United States Men’s National Team had a difficult October window, and we recap it on Episode 143. The USMNT had two tough matches against Concacaf opponents, the first matches with Mauricio Pochettino in charge. We review the 2-0 win against Panama and then spend some time discussing what happened in the 2-0 loss to…
The USMNT does not have a great record playing against Mexico in Mexico. For all of the team’s success against El Tri, the greatest achievements it can claim in significant matches south of the border are draws. That trend continued on Tuesday night as the USA traveled to Akron – not Ohio – Stadium in…
Mauricio Pochettino got his introduction to the US and Mexico rivalry, complete with plenty of chippiness, strong fouls, and palpable dislike between the sides in a friendly. Mexico was largely dominant with the US struggling to poses or build in the first half before Raul Jimenez opened the scoring with a fantastic shot following an…
Mauricio Pochettino’s first trip to Mexico as U.S. men’s national team head coach ended in disappointment as Mexico handed the USMNT a 2-0 loss in Guadalajara on Tuesday night. This defeat marked the first of the Pochettino-era, with Raul Jimenez scoring the opening goal from a well-taken free kick in the first half and Cesar…
The United States Men’s National Team hit the road tonight for a huge friendly against their archrivals, Mexico. The USMNT is coming off a 2-0 victory on Saturday night in Austin, while Mexico drew Valencia 2-2 in an unofficial friendly in Puebla. The USMNT last played Mexico in a road friendly in 2012 at Estadio…
The USMNT will continue the Mauricio Pochettino era against Mexico on Tuesday, after opening things up with a 2-0 win over Panama at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. Our options are limited, as five players (Pulisic, McKennie, Pepi, Fossey, and Steffen) left USMNT camp to return home early – Pulisic due to load management, the…
The United States Men’s National Team kicked off the international window with a 2-0 win over Panama, displaying an offensive threat that has been lacking in previous matchups against the Central American opponent. Next up on the agenda is a clash with Mexico, providing a quality test for both teams ahead of the 2026 World…
The Mexican Football Federation has made a change at head coach following the departure of Jaime Lozano earlier this summer. Javier Aguirre has been hired as head coach of the Mexican men’s national team for a third time, the federation announced Monday. Former Mexico international Rafa Marquez has joined Aguirre’s staff as an assistant. Aguirre…
The U.S. women’s national team gained some needed confidence in the first of two pre-Olympic friendlies this month. Sophia Smith’s second-half strike was all Emma Hayes’ squad needed to claim a 1-0 home victory over Concacaf rivals Mexico at Red Bull Arena. It marked the Americans’ eighth-straight win in all competitions. The Americans were held…
With the 2024 Olympic Games on the immediate horizon, the United States Women’s National Team lined up for the first of two friendlies, taking on CONCACAF rivals Mexico at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. Only a few months into her tenure, there was some curiosity as to how much former Chelsea manager Emma…
