When will USA and Mexico play again? the re-match? I would like to know if anyone in here have some credible information about when will be the next time the two countries will face each other again? I think that they might play in the Gold Cup if (BOTH) countries advance. I understand that they will both play in Copa America too, but who knows if they will be in the same group. And being that they are from the same confederation, I doubt they will play, unless they advance to other rounds. But, beside those two possibilities, not friendlies or confederation cups? I would love to see the re-match, it will be a total sold out game.
Not that I don't feel up for every opportunity to kick around El Tri, but some January friendly in Kansas City doesn't exactly qualify as a true re-match to a world cup round of 16 game..
Copa America? For months, I've been reading posts on BigSoccer which claim with certainty that the United States will be invited to the next Copa America, which will be held in Peru in 2004 (at least that's what I think this http://www.conmebol.com/comp/indice.html says). What I haven't seen is anyone attempting to prove it, by posting any links or quotes from credible sources. It's not that I don't believe it could happen, it's just that I'd like to think that CONMEBOL would at least put out some kind of statement about this. Can anyone point me to a news article or something?
I would say that the US is not a lock to play in the 2004. The reason people believe that the US will play in Peru is because CONCACAF stated that from now on the winner and runner up of the Gold Cup would get the invites to the Copa America. However, CONMEBOl stated that Copa America is their tournament and they will see fit to invite whom ever they want. CONMEBOL also declared that Mexico will keep it’s permanent guest status so that only leaves one spot open. If CONMEBOl uses the same criteria it used for the 2001 Copa in Colombia, they will invite the winner of the 2003 Gold Cup and Mexico. Therefore, the US either needs to win the Gold Cup in 2003 or finish 2nd to Mexico. However, CONMEBOL might just see fit to invite whom they please.
IIRC, the USA was invited to the 1997 and 1999 Copa Americas but chose not to go because it fell in the middle of the MLS season. At this point, the only way the USA would go to the Copa America is if it were to become a combined CONCACAF/CONEMBOL championship. Sachin
I'll never hate Germany like I hate El Tri. Germany's one of those friendly type rivalries. I respect Germany. I don't respect Mexico, however.
ConCacaf should approve that first. I think Both Mexico and USA should go to the Cup as permanent guest, not question asked
Disliking Germans is one of the easiest things imaginable! No offense to the many nice Germans on Bigsoccer. We've now faced them in two straight WCs. We want a rematch! Let's go for best 3 out of 5 (then 4 out of 7 ). Mexico? Who cares about them!!
Mexico Vs. U.S. and Germany vs. U.S. is totally different. Yea, every game we play against the Germans is big, but I have a little bit of respect for Germany. However, Mexico is our biggest rival by far, due to the border and their eagerness to be better than us at futbol. It's just different...that's all I can say.
I love it when panchos in Tejas wear their green...I think 2-0, can't stop grining! There is nothing better for a Texan than LAYING A BEATING on el Tri and their pancho supporters!
Ah, I want to play Mexico again. To me, it's like playing the cross town rival. You hate them, but love to play them.
I'd have to agree with the people who said our new rivals are with Germany. They're too aggressive for us thats why they beat us all the time! We need revenge, hehe.
As much as we like to rip on El Tri, it's pretty clear they're a strong footballing nation. I mean, who else in TCF could pull a world cup campaign out of the fire the way they did? Certainly not Team USA. We very nearly came from ahead to completely lose it. I'm looking forward to the next matchup against them, but what I'm really excited about is the next match in Estadio Azteca. I SO want us to beat them on their own turf. That will be HUGE validation, and incredibly satisfying.
I wonder if the people who accepted the bet regarding the signature lines have kept there end of the bargain. Unfortunately, since BS melted down, I have no proof of who made the bet other than memory.
MLSNHTOWN Most of the Mexies that lost the bet did alter their signatures but with the new Big Soccer rules only premium members can have a sig
After what Mexican players did to Cobi Jones, I can no longer take Mexico seriously. Cobi did us proud on that day. Add Mastroeni's mastery of Blanco, and it was clear who was the master and who was the slave.