Mexico 2-1 New Zealand: El Tri Earns An Ugly First Victory of the 2017 Confederations Cup

A win is a win, right? On paper, Wednesday’s victory over New Zealand should be seen as a very positive result. Mexico manager Juan Carlos Osorio not only gained three much-needed points, but has also been able to collect them while resting key players. Following the win, El Tri now sits on top of Group […]
Mexico vs New Zealand Preview: El Tri aiming for its first Victory of the 2017 Confederations Cup

On Monday night, Mexico manager Juan Carlos Osorio insinuated that there would be lineup changes against New Zealand. “We’re thinking of giving opportunities to others to once again put out a very fresh and very competitive team,” said Osorio ahead of Wednesday’s Confederations Cup match. “There are some very good options to refresh the team, […]
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 1-1 United States: Despite the draw, El Tri is powering through World Cup qualifying

It’s all about perspective. Back in 2013, Mexico was in a completely different form during its previous World Cup qualifying run. Following two dismal draws against Jamaica and Honduras, El Tri earned a third in a row through a 0-0 result with the United States at the Estadio Azteca. After the draw, immediate criticism emerged […]
Mexico vs the United States preview: Can El Tri earn a second win in a row over the USMNT?

Mexico is cruising through World Cup qualifying. With four victories and 13 points over five matches, El Tri is dominating CONCACAF’s Hexagonal. Whether it be due to the influence of manager Juan Carlos Osorio, the impressive depth of Mexico’s squad, or a mixture of the two, El Tri is on the cusp of securing an […]
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 […]
Mexico vs Honduras preview: Can El Tri continue to avoid World Cup qualifying problems?

Things are going quite well for Mexico in the Hexagonal. After four games, El Tri is sitting comfortably in first place in the Hex with a total of 10 points gained. Mexico is the only team left without a loss and has so far only allowed one goal during the final round of qualifying. With […]
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 […]
Chips and Cringes: The Two USA-Mexico Matches with the Greatest Power of Annoyance

As we count down the hours and minutes to Friday’s hexagonal kickoff in Columbus, here’s a piece that is sure to be both enjoyed and despised by United States and Mexico fans alike. Let’s call it a kind reminder of the importance of duality in this life. In the season of polling, we asked supporters […]
Episode 5 – USA v Mexico Preview, Liverpool Top the Premier League, NC Battalion Leave NPSL

Nate and Dike run through the United States Men’s National Team Roster picked by Jurgen Klinsmann, discussing notable call-ups and absentees. The guys then circle back to the weekend action in the Premier League, including the North London Derby, Liverpool’s 6-1 thrashing of Watford, and Manchester United’s return to winning ways. Lastly they then touch […]
Feels Like The First Time; Columbus 2001

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 […]