Alexi Lalas: U.S. Men's Team Forged New Identity Despite Gold Cup Loss
I think the United States-Mexico rivalry is the best in international soccer. And it sucks to lose against your rivals.
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USA Gold Cup Player Reviews: Which World Cup Hopefuls Helped And Hurt Their Cases?
While the U.S. men's national team fell just short of claiming a trophy this summer, the squad must now shift its focus to the 2026 World Cup. For manager Mauricio Pochettino, that means honing in on 26 players who can help the team compete.
Alexi Lalas' Top 5 U.S. Players At Gold Cup: Luna And Tillman 'Real Stars'
To make the final of a tournament, you have to have some standout performances and, certainly, standout players — this is my best five for the United States at this year's Gold Cup.
Sloppy USMNT to blame as U.S. loses another Gold Cup to Mexico - ESPN
HOUSTON — The U.S. men's national team stumbled to a 2-1 loss to Mexico on Sunday in 2025's Gold Cup final, cementing back-to-back titles for their southern rivals that earned victory thanks to a game-winner from Edson Álvarez.
US coach Pochettino takes positives from Gold Cup despite defeat in final
The United States came up short in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final on Sunday with a 2-1 loss to Mexico but will take valuable lessons from the tournament as they build towards next year's World Cup, coach Mauricio Pochettino said.
Mexico beat US 2-1 to win 10th Gold Cup title
HOUSTON, Texas :Mexico defeated the United States 2-1 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Sunday to successfully defend their CONCACAF Gold Cup crown and capture their 10th title in a pulsating final that delivered drama from start to finish.
Mexico defeat USA 2-1 to retain CONCACAF Gold Cup
HOUSTON, Texas: Edson Álvarez scored a tiebreaking goal in the 77th minute after a video review reversed an offside call, and Mexico beat the United States 2-1 on Sunday night for its record 10th CONCACAF Gold Cup title. Chris Richards put the US ahead in the fourth minute, heading in a Sebastian Berhalter free kick for the second time in the tournament, but Raúl Jiménez tied the score in the 27th with his third goal of this Gold Cup. Mexico was awarded the free kick when Diego Luna fouled Alexis Vega on a flank. Johan Vásquez flicked the restart across the goal mouth and Álvarez burst past the defense, redirecting the ball from 3 yards just inside Matt Freese’s far post.
USA Gold Cup lessons 'priceless' and 'painful' - Pochettino - ESPN
HOUSTON — United States coach Maurico Pochettino stated his team had learned «priceless» lessons despite a «painful» 2-1 loss to rivals Mexico during Sunday's Gold Cup final.