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US look to finish job with World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica

New York - Muslimchronicle

United States captain Michael Bradley has called on his team-mates to finish the job as they aim to take a giant stride towards the 2018 World Cup with victory over Costa Rica on Friday. The Americans have gradually hauled themselves back into the CONCACAF qualifying fray after a rocky start which included a 4-0 drubbing by the Costa Ricans inRead more

USA beat Jamaica 2-1 to win sixth CONCACAF Gold Cup

Santa Clara - Muslimchronicle

Jordan Morris's late strike lifted the United States to a 2-1 victory over Jamaica on Wednesday in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final. The United States captured their sixth Gold Cup crown -- one shy of Mexico's record seven victories in the regional championship for North and Central America and the Caribbean. Morris sealed it in dramatic fashion with a goalRead more

US plays Costa Rica, Mexico takes on Jamaica in Gold Cup semifinals

Los Angels - Muslimchronicle

Defending champion Mexico faces Jamaica and host United States meets 2014 World Cup quarter finalist Costa Rica in the weekend semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Bruce Arena’s US squad is on a 12-match unbeaten run since he replaced Jurgen Klinsmann as coach with seven wins and five draws, but figures to get a tough test from the Ticos onRead more

Dempsey’s record goal, assist power US into Gold Cup final

Arlington - Muslimchronicle

Clint Dempsey fed Jozy Altidore for the go-ahead goal, then scored on a free kick to match Landon Donovan’s American record with his 57th international goal and lead the US over Costa Rica 2-0 Saturday night and into the CONCACAF Gold Cup championship game. Playing in his home state of Texas, the 34-year-old Dempsey entered in the 66th minute andRead more

Jamaica stuns Mexico to reach Gold Cup final

Pasadena - Muslimchronicle

California: After Kemar Lawrence ripped an exquisite shot over Mexico’s five-man wall and into the top corner for one of the biggest goals in Jamaican soccer history, the defender hushed his teammates and refused to celebrate. These Reggae Boyz are staying cool, even after a goal that sent them into the CONCACAF Gold Cup final with a chance to makeRead more

US battles into Gold Cup semifinals

Philadelphia - Muslimchronicle

The US overcame a battling display from El Salvador to advance to a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal showdown with Costa Rica here Wednesday. First-half goals from defenders Omar Gonzalez and Eric Lichaj secured a hard-fought quarterfinal win for the hosts, who are chasing their first Gold Cup title since 2013. However, Bruce Arena’s side were made to work all theRead more

Mexico, Jamaica into CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-finals

Los Angeles - muslimchronicle

Defending champion Mexico claimed the final semi-final berth in the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over the offensively-challenged Honduras national team on Thursday at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Rodolfo Pizarro scored the only goal of the contest in the fourth minute, finishing off a nice passing series in front of the Honduras' goal as Mexico tookRead more

US battle into CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-finals

Philadelphia - Muslimchronicle

The United States overcame a battling display from El Salvador to advance to a CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final showdown with Costa Rica here Wednesday. First-half goals from defenders Omar Gonzalez and Eric Lichaj secured a hard-fought quarter-final win for the hosts, who are chasing their first Gold Cup title since 2013. However Bruce Arena's side were made to work allRead more

Mexico blanks Curacao to reach Gold Cup quarters

Mexico - Muslimchronicle

Defending champion Mexico booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup Sunday by blanking Curacao 2-0 and stretching their tournament win streak to eight straight games. Mexico finished first in Group C with two wins and a draw for seven points. Jamaica was second with five points and El Salvador finished third with four points. Jamaica andRead more

US held by Panama in FIFA World Cup qualifier

Panama City - ArabToday

United States coach Bruce Arena accused Panama of targeting teenage star Christian Pulisic after a rugged CONCACAF World Cup qualifying battle ended in a 1-1 draw on Tuesday. Clint Dempsey scored his fourth goal in two games to give the US a precious point on the road as they aim to get their World Cup qualification campaign back onRead more