U.S. to play World Cup Qualifier vs. Mexico at Columbus
Wednesday, 17 December 08, 09:38 PM · Comments(1)
After all of the controversey and posturing US Soccer has decided to go with what has been proven to work: Columbus Crew Stadium as site of the US vs Mexico World Cup Qualifier.
The border war between the two nations actually has a fair amount of history at Columbus Crew Stadium. In what some called the "Guerra Fria (Cold War)" because of a 29-degree game-time temperature, the United States defeated Mexico 2-0 on Feb. 28, 2001, on goals by Josh Wolff and Earnie Stewart.
With the weather far warmer, the Americans beat El Tri 2-0 at Columbus on Sept. 3, 2005, as Steve Ralston and DaMarcus Beasley scored, clinching the fifth consecutive World Cup berth for the United States.
All in all, the USSF got it right. A USA-Mexico World Cup qualifier isn't about marketing or ticket sales- it's about a crucial home result and a win for the Americans is nothing but expected on friendly turf anymore. The Red, White and Blue is 8-0-2 at home against Mexico since 2000 outscoring El Tri 17-3.
ESTADOS UNIDOS! (clap clap clap) ESTADOS UNIDOS! (clap clap clap!)
I hope head coach Bob Bradley calls up Jose Torres just to make a statment!
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....Well, it looks like your wish came true... Bradley named Pachuca's José Francisco Torres to the Roster for Wednesday's clash.... :) Even if he is subbed in during the final minutes of the match, it would be GREAT to see him in the US Kit facing his other nation of citizenship... This should be fun. :) COME ON YOU YANKS!