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About 7349 feet up. In what has to be one of the best decisions USSF has made in years, the US MNT will face off against Mexico on September 9 at the famed Estadio Azteca. Not since 1984 has US Soccer played a friendly on Mexican soil. That gap is inexcusable, but this often rumored - now official - game goes a long way in forcing a better future for an immature MNT. This is exactly the kind of challenge so many people (this guy included) have been clamoriing for.
More from the USSF press release after the jump…
From USSF:
“Playing a match at the Estadio Azteca is one of the truly special qualities of the U.S.-Mexico rivalry,” said U.S. head coach Bob Bradley, who is 2-0-0 in first two games against Mexico. “Along with the history and passion of the series, the distinctive challenges of playing away against Mexico present another valuable opportunity to advance our program.”
The USA has never won a match on Mexican soil, holding a lifetime record of 0-22-1. Their last friendly in Mexico resulted in a 1-2 loss on Oct. 17, 1984, in Mexico City. The teams have played south of the border five times since, the USA’s lone goal during that span coming in the 2-1 loss in 2006 World Cup qualifying on March 27, 2005. Despite the loss, the Eddie Lewis strike in the 59th minute proved to be decisive in the final standings, giving the U.S. a one-goal advantage in goal differential and a first-place finish in the group.
The U.S. has a lifetime record of 14-29-10 against Mexico in a series that dates to 1934. Since the rivalry between these two teams began in earnest in 1990, the sides have played 26 times, with the U.S. holding a 12-7-7 advantage. In the teams’ most significant matchup, the United States defeated Mexico, 2-0, in the Round of 16 of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, advancing the U.S. to the quarterfinals of the tournament for the first time in 72 years.
Jay Jaeger
on Aug 1st, 2007 - 11:13am
Yes, a “friendly”
Bela
on Aug 1st, 2007 - 11:18pm
Heh. I agree with the previous comment. “Friendly” is a politically correct term to dub what I’m sure will be a “friendly” exchange of culture and footy skill.
Trvr
on Aug 3rd, 2007 - 12:15am
are we gonna play them every week, i think this is a great idea but the rivalry will loose its meaning if we play six times a year.
Kahmahl
on Aug 5th, 2007 - 10:01am
this match up will seem like anything but a friendly n trvr is 100% rite, can we find some more competition.mexico is the best team in concacaf but we need to branch out and find even better competition.
Johnny
on Aug 6th, 2007 - 2:17am
I´d put my money, my house and my wife on Mexico.
Frenzel
on Aug 6th, 2007 - 11:30am
“Friendly” only means more subs. But I heart all USA-Mexico games, especially when USA is the underdog.
Connor
on Aug 7th, 2007 - 3:25pm
The fact that its in the Azteca should dispell any notions of this being just a “friendly”. As for finding better competition, I don’t think it gets any harder than Mexico at the Azteca. I wouldn’t feel secure putting my money on any visiting opposition in the world going in there and coming out on top. The place is an absolute fortress for Mexico. Looking forward to it.
sublicon
on Aug 9th, 2007 - 2:33pm
the mexican dude doesn’t know how close he is to being killed by Fina, clearly. he’s dangerous!
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