![]() ![]() They are the representatives of Ohio soccer culture, which is a major component inside America's soccer fandom. Their former stadium was the first soccer-specific ground built by an MLS club, which set off a benchmark for others to follow. The Columbus Crew are the original gangsters of MLS. MLS Cup: a final that exemplifies the best of the league Never mind the fact that manager Juan Reynoso is on his way out after a disastrous start to World Cup qualifiers that have seen Peru score just one goal and get zero wins after six matches. If Canada makes it through, then the mountain becomes that much steeper. Not only do we have to face Argentina, but bitter rival Chile is also in the group. ![]() Then there's Jamaica, which fought hard to get here yes, it is least favored to get out of the group, but the talent, which includes Leon Bailey, Demarai Gray, Michail Antonio and Andre Blake, might not be as easy to deal with.Īs for my Peru, don't even get me started. Ecuador's ongoing project with its tremendously dynamic team will be a problem, as will Venezuela, currently fourth in World Cup qualifiers. Mexico has the support and talent, and it's definitely the favorite on paper, but it has not looked as good as we once remembered it. The biggest issue for me, however, lies in Group B. So really, Panama is the USMNT's most important hurdle to overcome in order to advance as Bolívia, with all due respect, will bow out. Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)įrom a matchup perspective, I think Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay is the last opponent Gregg Berhalter's side needed in its group, and La Celeste - second in World Cup qualifiers - are favorites to top it, but that will be America's last game. So unless you're Mexico in Texas or California, throw "home" advantage out the window. Miami, the Latin American capital of the world, will have a heavy dose of South and Central American fans, while Lionel Messi has galvanized the community that goes beyond Argentina. Mexico, for example, is the most popular team in North America. I witnessed this sentiment at Copa America Centenario in 2016. Hosting Copa America in the U.S comes with a wonderful conundrum because even though the USMNT is the geographical host, the support for other nations is going to be intoxicating. ONSIDE Copa America 2024: Intriguing matchups for USMNT and Mexico This week, a personal and professional look at Unai Emery's incredible work with Aston Villa, Lionel Scaloni's uncertainty and why it could be a problem for Argentina in 2024, an MLS Cup to celebrate and much more! Welcome to Onside/Offside! Each week, Luis Miguel Echegaray discusses the latest from the soccer world, including standout performances, games you might have missed, what to keep an eye on in the coming days and of course, certain things that probably deserved extra love and criticism. USMNT's Copa America hurdles players to watch in MLS Cup You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
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