Mostly thanks to JMeissen. Post more articles here. AP: Cup revenge hyped for sold-out U.S.-Mexico rematch Making Peace with Himself - San Diego Union-Tribune Future of Sport has Legs to Stand on - Houston Chronicle Reliant Stadium hosts US, Mexico - Dallas Morning News US close to being World Cup Site - N.Y. Times Fire Backliner Front and Center - Chicago Tribune Razov still fits National Team's Big Picture - Naperville Sun Revs Keeper heads for Houston and Showdown with Mexico - South Coast Standard-Times Soccer Dean Stewart back on US Soil - Houston Chronicle Soccer Fans urged to Arrive Early - Houston Chronicle
Thursday's Chron: McTaggart - U.S. team likes having upper hand in rivalry: Lopez - Mexico's identity rides on outcome of match: Duarte - Mexicans arrive with new look, long memory: Summary: ... And, as if you missed anything, here's the rest of the local coverage from this week: https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=47490 ... Forgot one more: Davis - Mastroeni emerges as crucial link in U.S. midfield:
Isn't it likely that 80% of those at the game will be Mexican and thus quite aware of what big soccer games can be like? Is Mastroeni under the impression that the game is being played in Columbus?
Thanks anderson (and Astorian for these links below): Congressman suggests U.S.-Iraq soccer series - Cincinnati Post U.S. men set for 'game of year' vs. Mexico - USA Today U.S. men face Mexico today - The Press of Atlantic City (AP)
I am looking forward to seeing what the crowd will be like. Talking to a coworker here in Austin, he said a lot of his daughter's soccer team, parents and coaches are planning on going. It may be a bit more balanced than many of us expect. Keep in mind that the men haven't played in Texas since '95. A lot has happened since then, so this could bring out a LOT of hungry US fans. But I'm not expecting it.
Another round from JMeissen: Mexico has Score to Settle with US - San Diego Union-Tribune Record Crowd expected for US vs Mexico - San Antonio Express Bigger than Big - Chicago Daily Herald Mexico gets Shot at Revenge vs US - Chicago Tribune US Team Commitment could Test Crew's Depth - Columbus Dispatch Record Crowd could Watch US 'host' Mexico - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram Mexico tries to Close in on the US - L.A. Times USA -Mexico Match is only Semi-Friendly - N.Y. Daily News US ready to Face Mexico in Rematch - South of Boston Patrit-Ledger [/B][/QUOTE]