This rematch has all that it is. A fierce rivalry between two big soccer nations and what could be a bragging rights game. However, the US will have to show that they want it and that means making sure to avenge last Gold Cup's loss to Mexico.
I haven't really been watching the Gold Cup as of lately because of all the NHL news circling around these days, but I hear that the US team is showing that they have the promise to actually win it this year. Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey are proving themselves in this Gold Cup, as well as providing the offense they need to get by certain teams. Perhaps that Panama loss in the Round Robin was just an overlook, but now I think this USA team really has what it needs to win it this year.
If the US expects to be successful, they'll need to dim down the bright offense that is Javier Hernandez and Mexico. Hernandez has seven goals so far in the Gold Cup and it looks like he's power-hungry to get some more and get his team to another Gold Cup win. A defense will have to be good against a team like Mexico and if the US has a great defense, they'll show Mexico what they're made of.
What is my prediction? I think the US has a chance to win it, in fact, I think they'll find a way to smoothe out that Mexico offense and give themselves the edge. US is more encouraged and they know what's at stake. Plus, if they want Bob Bradley to stay as the US coach, they'll need to show the promise and poise of the USA team we always knew them to be.
We'll see what happens tonight. Will the US take it? Or will Mexico spoil the party? Gear up, soccer studs, the Gold Cup is just around the corner and I look forward to seeing if the US can pull it off.
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