Mexico vs USA

USA traveled to Mexico where they have not been very good. Well that's an understatement. We have never won a match on Mexican soil. This was suppose to be the game we changed that.

We were looking good when we took the lead in the 9th with a Charlie Davies goal. We played decent until about the 15th min. Mexico started applying pressure and in the 19 min of play Israel Castro scored on a 27 meter shot that sailed right over Tim Howard. After that went in we looked shocked. We never did really recover from it. Landon Donavan looked tired the whole game because of the adjust you have to make with the 7,400 feet altitude in Mexico City. This was a heated game the whole way. One of the US players fell down and the Mexico's player tried to help him up but he didn't want up so a shoving match started. No one was ejected but the match was heated.

Landon Donavan took a corner kick and the Mexican fans were throwing different things at him so the cops had to watch close as he took the corner kick. The whole game was heated and in the 82nd min Mexico took advantage of the home field when Miguel Sabah scored a rather lucky bouncing goal right over Tim Howard.

That was that and the USA squad went home again in another sad defeat. We still have a great shot to make it to the World Cup as long as we win our home games coming up. Our next match is against Trinidad and Tobago on September 9th.

USA vs. Mexico

If you are an American soccer fan or Mexican, you will undoubtedly know about the upcoming World Cup Qualifying Match occurring on the 12th, just 3 days from now. This match is huge, if the USA wins they will have a chance to jump to the top of the qualifying bracket passing Costa Rica(if they lose their 6th match) and regaining lost pride from the humiliating loss on American soil during the Gold Cup Final. Despite both teams using their reserves in that match, it still meant a lot for Mexico who normally dominates the rivalry, with a record of 29-11-15 overall, though USA having the main say since 2000.

Mexico is currently 4th in Qualifying, with only this and another match reaming this could be live or die for them, as a win would put them in a much better position and most likely give them the momentum to finish with another win. The top 3 in the group get into the World Cup in 2010, with the 4th place team having to play the 5th place team from South America (currently Ecuador) for a trip to South Africa next summer.

So here are the stakes, USA playing to regain lost dignity and a definite place in the World Cup (If they do lose their next two games, there is a possibility, however low, that they won't make it), and Mexico playing for a better position in Qualifying, currently only one point below 3rd place Honduras. A draw would profit America the best as they would also be secure with that result, while a draw for Mexico means they are in the hands of fate.

See you at the Azteca on the 12th at 3pm ET! It will definitely be on TV.

Everton Vs MLS All Stars

This story is posted both on Everton Fan Zone and USA FAN Zone because it is a story for both teams so it well be reported for both Fan Zones.


Everton started out quick in the game stealing a sloppy pass from one of the MLS Defenders and Louis Saha finshed the goal perfect into the bottom corner of the net. Later in the 26th min of play Brad Davis tied it up on a sloppy clear. It was a fun match it this point as it should since it is only a Allstar Game for the MLS Allstars. On the other hand Everton probly wanted to come out and get confidence going into the EPL this season with a good 5th place finish last season. Conar Casey put a great header far side of the net in the 38th min of play but out of no where Tim Howard saved it! It was a great save by a great keeper it shows why he truly is one of the best in the world. He showed this again in the 41st min when he pushed a shot by Fredrick Ljungberg wide of the net. The action packed first half ended and the teams went to the locker room for some Gatorade! Come on who doesn't like gatorade?

The second half was just as good as the first. The start of the half was made up of lots of subs. Jo, and Landon Donovan were some of the subs made in the game to start the second half. Zack Thorton injured his leg in a wierd type play and he had to get taken off and Casey Keller was sent back on after they asked the refs if it was ok. Landon Donovan had a very ugly moment in the 73rd min when he hit the easy goal off the inside of the post which would of gave there team a 2-1 lead but it stayed at a even tie. Tim Howard pushed away a quick header in stoppage time to keep the game tied as he started to get a cramp as seen when he had to stretch after making such a remarkable save. Conar Casey got a ball in the final seconds of the game and trapped it in the box but Tim Howard again came up big and and snatched the ball before any damage could be done.

At the end of 90 mins the game was tied so it went to PK's. After some great goal keeping from Conar Casey, and Tim Howard they went into extra's in the PK's as well. Tim Howard came up with another save to win it. He simply showed why he is one of the greatest goalies we have in soccer today.

USA Wins and Advance

Honduras and USA played at Soldier Feild, in Chicago. It was a great match the whole way. USA scored at the very end of the first half to him them a one nothing lead going into the locker room. It was a header goal scored by Clarence Goodson a header goal right into the back of the net. Coming out for the second half Honduras didn't want to fall back any more so they came out ready to play they didn't get a goal but did get a few good chances.

The USA sqaud ended the game for good in the 90th with another goal by Kenny Cooper to finish the game off. All in all it was a great game for the USA even if it is there B Team playing. They well now play the winner of Haiti and Mexico in the Gold Cup Finals!

US beats Panama 2-1

USA started this match short handed. They lost a few players becuase they went back to there club teams which really hurt us. Blas Perez put Panama ahead in first-half stoppage time. Later on Beckerman tied the score in the 49th min of play. Kenny Cooper converted a penalty kick in the 105th minute of play. Which gave the US a 2-1 victory over Panama and a semi-final berth against Honduras, Honduras beat Canada 1-0.


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Sunday matches:

Guadeloupe vs Costa Rica

Mexico vs Haiti