Late goal by Sabah lifts Mexico over United States 2-1 in World Cup qualifierMEXICO CITY — Mexican coach Javier Aguirre showed his relief after his team’s 2-1 victory over the United States on Wednesday in a critical World Cup qualifier. United States-Mexico Summary
Late goal by Sabah lifts Mexico over US 2-1 in World Cup qualifierMEXICO CITY — Mexican coach Javier Aguirre showed his relief after his team’s 2-1 victory over the United States on Wednesday in a critical World Cup qualifier. Ching, Davies start at forward for US in World Cup qualifier against MexicoMEXICO CITY — Brian Ching and Charlie Davies have been given starts at forward for the United States in a World Cup qualifier against Mexico. United States hopes to make history in World Cup qualifier with first ever win in MexicoMEXICO CITY — Javier Aguirre says his Mexico squad can expect a full-strength United States lineup when the Americans attempt to make history Wednesday with a first-ever win south of the border. Mexico seems to have all the advantages in World Cup qualifier against United StatesMEXICO CITY — Almost everything seems to favor Mexico in Wednesday’s critical World Cup qualifier against the United States. Texans hope confident Bennett will become leader of CBs with veterans Robinson, Reeves outHOUSTON — Cornerback Fred Bennett has never lacked confidence, exuding it from the moment he was drafted by Texans in 2007. US roster left largely intact from Confederations Cup for World Cup qualifier against MexicoCHICAGO — Led by captain Carlos Bocanegra, the United States will play a key World Cup qualifier at Mexico next week with a roster loaded with players from its big upset of Spain. Nothing would prove US soccer has arrived like beating Mexico at the AztecaThe latest tipping point for American soccer appears to be doing just that, tipping, and it’s located in Mexico City, no less. Barcelona’s Rafael Marquez tears calf muscle, will likely miss US-Mexico World Cup qualifierSEATTLE — FC Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez has a torn muscle in his left calf and will be out for about 15 days, meaning the anchor of Mexico’s defense is likely to miss El Tri’s World Cup qualifier against the United States. Mexico coach Javier Aguirre warning against overconfidence against United StatesMEXICO CITY — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre is warning his players against overconfidence in next week’s World Cup qualifying game against the United States at 105,000-seat Azteca Stadium. Mexico leans on Gold Cup champs for US game in World Cup qualifyingMEXICO CITY — More than half of the Mexico team that won the Gold Cup will face the United States again on Aug. 12 in a critical World Cup qualifier at Azteca Stadium. Pachuca tops Deportivo Jalapa 3-0 in CONCACAF Champions League preliminary roundPACHUCA, Mexico — Mexican club Pachuca beat Deportivo Jalapa of Guatemala 3-0 Tuesday night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League preliminary round. As bad as Gold Cup final loss was, US can at least look forward to quick rematchAt least the rematch isn’t far off. Mexican police capture 4 suspects in kidnapping of former sports commissioner’s daughterMEXICO CITY — Police have captured four suspects in the kidnapping and killing of the daughter of Mexico’s former sports commissioner, a case that provoked huge protests against crime and police incompetence. Americans stung by 5-0 loss to Mexico in Gold Cup finalEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Great sports victories should be shared by all Americans. So must be devastating losses. Mexico wins Gold Cup, routs US 5-0, first win on US soil in 10 yearsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Vindication. Satisfaction. Domination. FIFA head Sepp Blatter to invite President Obama to 2010 World Cup at White House meetingNEW YORK — FIFA president Sepp Blatter has specific ideas on upgrading the popularity of soccer in the United States. He hopes he has an eager listener in President Barack Obama. Mexico coach trying to ignore recent failings against US heading into Gold Cup finalEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre isn’t touching one very volatile subject among his countrymen: How poorly his nation has done recently in games hosted by the archrival Americans. No surprise: US vs. Mexico for Gold Cup on Sunday at MeadowlandsThis was the perfect Gold Cup for an outsider to steal. Honduras, perhaps. Or Canada. Americans beat Honduras 2-0, Mexico outlasts Costa Rica on penalties in Gold Cup semifinalsCHICAGO — The smiles on the faces of the American players said everything about their making the Gold Cup final. The smiles by the Mexicans they will face for the title were ones of relief. Ochoa hands Mexico big win, sending El Tri into Gold Cup finals against United StatesCHICAGO — No way Mexico was squandering this chance. 1 tough game after another as Mexico tries to steady itself. Next up, Costa RicaCHICAGO — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre would love to see El Tri back in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final. Knee injury sidelines Mexico’s Martinez for Gold Cup semifinalsCHICAGO — Mexico’s Israel Martinez is out for Thursday’s Gold Cup semifinal against Costa Rica. Mexico detains woman in deaths of 2 professional wrestlers allegedly drugged by robbersMEXICO CITY — Police have detained a woman in the deaths of two professional wrestlers who were found drugged in a low-rent hotel in the Mexican capital, prosecutors said Tuesday. Sabah scores 2 goals, Mexico handles Haiti 4-0 to advance to Gold Cup semisARLINGTON, Texas — Even with Javier Aguirre sitting in the stands, Mexico didn’t have any problems beating Haiti. Mexico needs Gold Cup win against Haiti to avoid missing World Cup qualifierARLINGTON, Texas — Mexico’s biggest supporter this weekend in its CONCACAF Gold Cup match against Haiti will be coach Javier Aguirre — who won’t be on the sideline. Mexico coach Aguirre suspended 3 matches for “serious irresponsible behavior” at Gold CupNEW YORK — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was suspended for three matches on Saturday for starting a melee during a Gold Cup match against Panama, putting him in danger of missing a World Cup qualifier against the United States. Mexican coach ejected, fans fight during Mexico’s 1-1 tie with PanamaHOUSTON — Mexico and Panama played to a 1-1 tie in a Gold Cup match on Thursday night that ended in chaos after a confrontation between Mexican coach Javier Aguirre and a Panamanian player triggered fights between fans in the stands. Noriega, Barrera score goals as Mexico beats Nicaragua in Gold Cup openerOAKLAND, Calif. — Luis Miguel Noriega scored his first international goal on a penalty kick in the 45th minute of his national team debut, and Mexico defeated Nicaragua 2-0 on Sunday in the first round of Gold Cup play in Group C. Dos Santos has 2 goals as Mexico beats Venezuela 4-0 in friendlyATLANTA — Giovani Dos Santos scored two goals and assisted on another to help Mexico win its friendly against Venezuela 4-0 Wednesday night. Ochoa takes on a new looper with major experienceGUADALAJARA, Mexico — Lorena Ochoa has a new caddie, switching to veteran Greg Johnston starting next week at the Jamie Farr Classic in Ohio. Bettencourt, Byrd lead a host of All-Stars at Jack’s placeDUBLIN, Ohio — For most of a warm and wacky Saturday afternoon at the Memorial, the leaderboard was filled with a “Who’s Who” of this golfing generation, five players with a combined 20 majors, 121 PGA Tour victories and 19 World Golf Championships. Economy puts Woods’ first golf course design on holdDUBLIN, Ohio — The first golf course Tiger Woods is designing might not be the first to open. Landon Donovan warns Americans to be prepared in World Cup qualifier at Costa RicaSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Landon Donovan has a message for the younger players on the U.S. team preparing for Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica at Saprissa Stadium. |