Mexico 2-2 Portugal: El Tri steals a point from the European champions

There’s something to be said about the way Mexico fought back against Portugal. After trailing in the team’s Confederations Cup opener on Sunday, El Tri somehow found a way to equalize the scoreline on two separate occasions. For a national side that is constantly criticized for a feeble matchday mentality, it was refreshing to see […]

Mexico vs Portugal preview: Difficult Confederations Cup opener awaits El Tri

This summer’s Confederations Cup is all about opportunities for Mexico. It’s an opportunity for El Tri to prove that it is capable of succeeding outside of the CONCACAF region. A chance to show that it can win more than just Gold Cup titles. For manager Juan Carlos Osorio, the tournament will be an opportunity to […]

Mexico 1 USA 1: Yanks Earn Valiant Point at Azteca

Some American players, coaches, and fans will be left wondering if they let a chance at history go begging in Mexico City on Sunday night. Many more will be basking in the glory of four crucial World Cup Qualifying points in a four day span, capped off by a 1-1 draw with their bitter rivals […]

Mexico 3-0 Honduras: El Tri Strolls Past Los Catrachos

Honduras didn’t put up much of a fight at the Estadio Azteca. Intent on stealing an away point in CONCACAF’s Hexagonal round of World Cup qualifying, Los Catrachos quickly parked the bus during Thursday night’s clash against Mexico. However, following a goal from Oswaldo Alanis in the 34th minute, El Tri was able to easily […]

SoccerNation Sitdown: Landon Donovan – Part Four

When it comes to American Soccer, you would be hard pressed to find a more recognizable name than Landon Donovan. The all-time leader in goals and assists for the United States Men’s National Team is also becoming a familiar face to residents of San Diego, with Donovan and his family recently moving to America’s Finest […]

Marcelo Balboa and the Importance of Bilingual Soccer Coverage in the U.S.

There is a strong demand from millions of fans for English language coverage of Mexican soccer.  Liga MX is the most watched soccer league in the United States, and the Mexican National Team routinely packs massive American football stadiums for friendlies and summer tournament affairs.  Yet despite the wishes of so many, there continues to […]

SoccerNation’s 16 Biggest Stories of 2016 – (10 & 9)

Around the world of soccer, 2016 has been the year of the Cinderella Story. From Portugal in the European Championships to Leicester City in the Premier League, the unexpected and seemingly impossible became the norm in the global footballing landscape. Fairytales like Wales and Iceland’s runs in the Euro’s coincided with Chile’s wild run to […]

Feels Like The First Time; Columbus 2001

Damian Strohmeyer for Sports Illustrated

As we now stand just a week away from USA v. Mexico in Columbus, kicking off the hexagonal round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying, let us take a trip back to a frigid night in February of 2001. It was a match that birthed a bit of folklore and launched a legend that few could […]

Back to CONCACAF: World Cup Qualifying Resumes for U.S. & Mexico

As much as the United States’ semi-final loss to Argentina, and Mexico’s infamous drubbing at the hands of Chile in the knockout rounds of the Copa America Centenario were indicative of the shortcomings of each team individually, a much more important message was sent to the footballing world this summer. The two top dogs of […]