Posted on 09/03/2005 3:40:10 PM PDT by pure_capitalist
U.S. plays its most important game on American soil in years against Mexico (LIVE on ESPN Classic/Telemundo 7:30 p.m. ET). A win against Mexico and the U.S. can secure its spot in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
The time has come for another epic showdown between CONCACAF's two heavyweights as the United States and Mexico face off on Saturday in Columbus, OH. Should one of the combatants claim victory and secure the three points for such, they will become the first team from the region to secure their place at the 2006 World Cup. On top of that, the US will be seeking to right the wrong done to them on March 27th in Mexico City where their four-match unbeaten streak against El Tri was snapped by a 2-1 scoreline.
http://www.ussoccer.com/events/competitions.sps?iType=263
Is Keller in goal?
He should be.
ussoccer.com should be releasing the starting eleven in 10 minutes...
I think about 18 Americans in all care about soccer.
But I can't resist, GO USA!
Win is the in thing for US, archrival
http://www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2005/09/03/win_is_the_in_thing_for_us_archrival/
U.S., Mexico eye spot in World Cup
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/sports/12550695.htm
U.S., Mexico soccer teams just don't like each other
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/soc/3337866
Americans Eye World Cup Berth
http://sports.tbo.com/sports/MGBUA1HD5DE.html
Ohio Site Offers Advantage for World Cup Qualifier vs. Mexico
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/02/AR2005090202372.html
Americans play rival Mexico for a berth in World Cup
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/socc/sep05/352942.asp
U.S., Mexico gather for border skirmish
http://rockymountainnews.com/drmn/sports/article/0,1299,DRMN_2_4052808,00.html
I don't care about soccer but if we're playing somebody else I'm in. GO USA!
I wonder if the Mexican fans will be chanting Osama's name here.
OK, T-minus 30 minutes... Everybody pumped? Got your colors on? VCR/Tivo set? Drinks cold? Ready to rumble???
U
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Starting 11 announced: http://www.ussoccer.com/editorial/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=233417&itype=4129&icategoryid=77
Oh hell, leave the nothings something to feel good about.
*** Go USA * beat * Mexico ***“
"Any man's finest hour,
his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear,
is that moment he has worked his heart out in a good cause
and lies exhausted on the field of battle . . . victorious."
Vince Lombardi
*** Go USA * beat * Mexico ***
Is there an Internet streaming feed?
My cable is showing college football for ESPN and ESPN2.
There is a Matchtracker on USSoccer.com
http://www.ussoccer.com/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=233046&itype=113&iCategoryID=0
QUALIFYING SCENARIOS: There has been much discussion and much reported, but here are the facts on the how's and when's the U.S. Men's National Team can qualify this Saturday for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.
1. WIN: The U.S. advances outright with a win.
2. TIE: Should the U.S. tie, they will need Trinidad & Tobago to either tie or defeat Guatemala at home AND will need Panama to win or tie at home to Costa Rica
3. LOSE: Should the U.S. lose, they will need the TRI-GUA game to end in a draw AND will need Panama to beat Costa Rica
Go USA! BUMP
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