http://ussoccerplayers.com/game_time/407141.html Of course, it'd help if they knew the WC was in 2002, not last year, but still... nice rundown through memory lane, even if my USMNT recollections started in '93, not '91
A couple of World Cup qualifiers-- one win, a big one, and one loss, with a depleted side-- and a World Cup finals round-of-16 win. That's pretty real and pretty significant to me.
I expected a more round analysis with a short paragraph on lots of games. I guess I should of considered the source..........there will be better articles to come.
And it should be a fantastic game at the end of the month, too. That's one thing for sure-- whenever the USA and Mexico meet, there's great expectations and much anticipation, and our collective thirst gets quenched in some form or another. A couple of other thoughts about the article (and agreed that it's from somewhat of a biased source): Would have loved to seen more games of recent memory listed, indeed. While it's true that the renaissance of the rivalry, as an upswing, began with the Gold Cup semifinal win in 1991, that can't be the highest-ranking of the games from recent vintage. And if that list is indeed a subjective ranking by whoever wrote it, the World Cup finals round-of-16 game should rank a lot, lot higher. About two-and-a-half weeks to go, folks... can't wait.
BTW, as a quick reminder, get your tickets for Sam's Army for this game here: http://www.sams-army.com/index.php?Mlist=event&Mid=56 Like Houston last year, this ought to be one hell of a game! It will probably also be a great, positive atmosphere like Houston was - for some reason, the bile that shows up in LA hasn't made it to Texas. Make no mistake, though, the desire to win for all is there. Let me know if you have any questions.
I'd have to say that the last [jack edwards] full international [/jack edwards] between the two didn't exactly leave me drooling for more from either team. As I recall, the US couldn't complete a pass and Mexico seemed to be off a cylinder or two. What I do hope is that the DLB line will be out to prove something to their coach that their last game against Mexico was simply a fluke.