Recent US vs. Mexico (World Cup Qual. Feb. 11, 2009) Articles
U.S. Coach Committed To Playing It Safe
by Martin Rogers (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - January 20)
Abraham Lincoln’s old maxim about the future “coming one day at a time” doesn’t hold true for Bob Bradley and the United States men’s national team. more details | go to article

Should U.S. Play Mexico In Columbus?
by Andrea Canales and César García (Commentary | Goal.com - December 25)
Play it again, Uncle Sam - when it comes to facing Mexico in World Cup qualifying, the U.S. federation has christened Columbus, Ohio, as home, sweet home. more details | go to article

Mexico's Problems Mount Before U.S. Clash
by Mike Woitalla (Profile/Interview | Soccer America - January 23)
Less than three weeks before facing the USA in the first game of final-round World Cup qualifying, Mexico is plagued by suspensions, injuries problems and the fact that several key players aren't seeing consistent action with their European club teams. Whether that's good news for the USA is open to debate. more details | go to article

Bradley: U.S. Knows How To Prepare For Mexico
by Noah Davis (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - December 11)
The United States National Team coach says his players will be ready for the showdown with their arch-rivals in February. more details | go to article

Eriksson Bemused By Foreign-Born Players Row
by Carlos Calvo (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - January 21)
Mexico coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is bemused by the row over his decision to keep picking foreign-born players for his squad. more details | go to article

Marquez Could Miss World Cup Qualifier Against US
by Associated Press (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - January 23)
Mexican defender Rafael Marquez strained a leg muscle while playing for Barcelona, raising doubt whether he will be able to play in next month’s World Cup qualifier against the United States. more details | go to article

USA Roster For Mexico Clash Takes Shape
by Ridge Mahoney (Profile/Interview | Soccer America - January 30)
A squad of 20 has been selected as the preliminary U.S. squad to prepare for the Concacaf Hexagonal opener against Mexico Feb. 11 in Columbus. more details | go to article

Mexico Gets Good News
by Paul Kennedy (Profile/Interview | Soccer America - February 2)
Mexico received good news when captain Rafael Marquez returned to action ahead of schedule with Spanish leader Barcelona -- and got sent off, meaning he'll miss next weekend's La Liga action and be rested for the World Cup 2010 qualifier against the United States on Feb. 11. more details | go to article

Bradley Recalls 20 Players To Carson To Begin Preparations For FIFA World Cup Qualifier Against Mexico
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | USSF - January 29)
Team to Train at The Home Depot Center for Nine Days Before Heading to Columbus more details | go to article

Mexico Better?
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | Soccer America - February 3)
Mexico goes into the Feb. 11 World Cup qualifier against the USA in Columbus, Ohio without a win over the Americans on U.S. soil since 1999, and El Tri has won just one of its last six games, but midfielder Antonio Naelson "Sinha" is expressing confidence. more details | go to article

Why U.S.-Mexico Is Soccer's Greatest Rivalry
by Noah Davis (Commentary | Goal.com - February 3)
No other clash combines the level of soccer talent, the regional bragging rights, the intense dislike, and the "big brother-little brother" dynamic" quite like a battle between the two North American countries. more details | go to article

Sinha: "Mexico Is Better Than USA"
by Juan Antonio Davalos (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - February 2)
Midfielder Antonio Naelson is supremely confident ahead of Mexico's match with the U.S. on February 11th. more details | go to article

Top 10 U.S.-Mexico Rivalry Quotes
by Noah Davis (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - January 30)
Goal.com's Noah Davis offers up 10 of his favorite quotes surrounding the United States-Mexico rivalry. more details | go to article

Bradley Sticks With MLS-Heavy U.S. Side
by Dylan Butler (Preview | Major League Soccer - January 30)
Training camp features Hejduk, 18 others from U.S. league more details | go to article

Bradley Adds Hejduk To Roster For U.S. Camp
by Allen Ramsey (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - January 30)
Bob Bradley has called in 20 players for the second training camp of 2009 adding only Frankie Hejduk to the roster from the previous camp. more details | go to article

Popular US vs. Mexico (World Cup Qual. Feb. 11, 2009) Articles
Poised U.S. Frustrates Mexico In One-Sided victory
by Martin Rogers (Analysis | Yahoo - February 12)
There were always going to be fireworks, especially for Mexico, whose players failed to control their frustration that is becoming all too familiar. more details | go to article

USA vs. Mexico Soccer: February 11, 2009
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | ESPN - February 12)
Do we really need a reason to post a picture of a pretty girl in a convertible? Photo Gallery from Wednesday's World Cup Qualifier. more details | go to article

Torres Or Kljestan In The U.S. Midfield?
by Allen Ramsey and Andrea Canales (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - February 20)
Allen Ramsey of The Shortlist and Andrea Canales of Canales Daily face off over who should be in the middle of the park for the United States. more details | go to article

Eriksson In Game Of Survival
by Michael Lewis (Profile/Interview | Major League Soccer - February 11)
Mexico coach hoping to avoid fate of predecessors more details | go to article


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