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    A match for the ages? Inside the USMNT's wild 3-2 win vs. Mexico | CONCACAF Nations League | ESPN FC
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    A match for the ages? Inside the USMNT's wild 3-2 win vs. Mexico | CONCACAF Nations League | ESPN FC



    Dan Thomas and Alejandro Moreno are joined on ESPN FC by Futbol Americas hosts Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez to break down the United States’ 3-2 win over archrival Mexico in a memorable CONCACAF Nations League final.

    0:00 Is the USA-Mexico rivalry truly back after that final?
    1:29 How the U.S. overcame some poor play and bad decisions to beat its biggest rival.
    2:44 Was this one of the most enjoyable soccer matches in recent memory?
    4:17 Was either penalty decision given correctly after a VAR review?
    5:02 Christian Pulisic scores the winner after an “invisible” performance.
    6:10 Ethan Horvath comes off the bench to become the American hero in his hometown.
    7:30 The importance of Weston McKennie at the heart of the USMNT.
    8:45 Is Tata Martino’s job on the line after El Tri’s loss?

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    48 Comments

    1. BLaziiN Aztec on

      Mexico needs competition!! A win for the United states is good for concacaf… maybe Honduras or costa rica can step up..they gave United states and mx trouble in the semis ….but congrats to USA!!! I'm seeing the rematch in the gold cup final

    4. David on

      From the UK. Given the population of the USA it was inevitable that once the game took root it was going to start to produce players capable of gracing the world stage and sooner or later USA would start to become a force on the world stage. There have already been a few standouts but sooner or later a generation of players will emerge that will win the World Cup.

    7. Phantom Phan on

      1. Weah, Pulisic, Reyna, McKinnie. USA has a bright future!

      2. However, I still believe we need a new coach. Conte, maybe even Klinsmann again.

      3. I recommend USA play a 3-1-4-2 (4-4-2 diamond defense)

      4. Start Weah

    12. Jared on

      If that tackle against Pulisic would have happened somewhere randomly in midfield it would have been a foul. No contest. No one would have even batted an eye.

    14. Reks on

      Congrats USA 🙌🙌 from Colombia south America I love this team so much I can see their passion their eager to put the USA name high and world wide in the futbol world, keep growing keep that passion and love for your national team but they also need love tons of love from the fans the US football needs to be more popular need more love make the stadiums shake with every chant made your wonderful players feel their well deserve glory they are doing their part now the people and fans need to do theirs
      Just a friendly advice and thank you for the beautiful match I haven't had so much fun in years no even with my own national team sadly 😂

    19. Favreian Vengeance on

      At some point the US has to dominate CONCACAF if they're going to be a top WC contender. This includes Mexico. Yea, US got the win and the trophy; but they were still outplayed.

    25. Ernest Trejo on

      I wouldn’t be worried if I was Mexico.
      They looked superior, but sometimes there are unfortunate losses.
      Their future still looks positive

    26. Outta Savageboy on

      They never said that Mexico dominated the match n shoulda won. Plus they never mention that Mexico gave away those corner kicks basically free gifts for the USA.

    27. rick green on

      Mexico fans arrested in connection with Saturday’s game were: Pablo Ibarra Fuentes, 30, Isaac Ramirez, 21, Nicholas Sellers, 32, Marilu Carrizosa, 46, and Baltazar Ramirez Rodriguez, 28. PERMANENTLY BAN THESE "PEOPLE" FOR LIFE FROM ALL FIBA EVENTS. @/threeyearbanonattendenceforl3homegames

    44. evets zerep on

      great game, I'm a USA FAN, but USA will never be a word cup winner. What a let down knowing the only great player was Puplisic! This is why he plays anywhere in the world other than the MLS!! USA WORST YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EVER!!

    45. evets zerep on

      this is why MLS takes retirement players from other countries as super stars, because USA youth players cant play unless they have money!! GREAT JOB USA PROGRAMS!! Keep it up!! SAD, BUT USA SOCCER NEVER WINNING A WORLD CUP!! AS LONG AS YALL GET THAT MONEY!!

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