Guadeloupe and Cuba put on a show on a hot Houston night
July 1 – Cuba vs Guadeloupe was the warm-up for the night’s main event. But at 97 degrees at kick off, it could not have been much hotter.
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No identity crisis in the US with 17 of CNL squad on holiday and Berhalter still to return, says BJ
July 1 – US interim coach BJ Callaghan says the United States will “stick to their own identity” as they go in search of goals against Trinidad and Tobago to ensure top spot in Group A.
Haiti target win over Honduras to qualify for knockout rounds
July 1 – Haiti will “go out to win” their final group match against Honduras to clinch a ticket for the quarterfinals and cement the Caribbean’s fine showing at the Gold Cup.
Guatemalan fans gather pre-match outside team hotel to show their love
By Paul Nicholson in Houston
July 1 – Guatemalan fans were gathering outside the team hotel earlier today in downtown Houston in advance of their second group game against Canada at the Shell Energy stadium.
Costa Rica and El Salvador stalemate keeps door open to next round
By Samindra Kunti in New Jersey
June 30 – El Salvador and Costa Rica failed to find the net in the Gold Cup’s first goalless draw, but the point keeps both sides in the hunt for the knockout stages.
Panama step towards quarter finals but Murillo injury could hurt
By Samindra Kunti in New Jersey
June 30 – On six points, Panama took a big step closer to qualifing for the last eight of the Gold Cup with a simple 2-1 victory against Martinique.
Netspend carded as inaugural Leagues Cup sponsor
June 29 – Financial services business Netspend has agreed a ‘multi-year’ sponsorship of the new Leagues Cup competition that kicks off July 21 and runs through to August 19.
Tata Martino hired to manage Messi at Miami
June 29 – If you hire the best player in the world then you are going to need one of the best managers.
Mexico turn on the style to qualify for knockout rounds
By Paul Nicholson in Glendale, Arizona
June 29 – Mexico majestically swept into the knockout rounds with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Haiti.
Honduras given an added time lifeline after Qatar throw away points again
June 29 – Lightening does strike twice. For the second time in two matches a goal deep into extra time ruined Qatar’s chances of crucial group points.
Panama quietly confident, Martinique want at least a point
By Samindra Kunti in New Jersey
June 29 – On Friday, Panama and Martinique will battle for top spot and qualification in Group C of the Gold Cup with Los Canaleros firm favourites after their opening-match win against Costa Rica and their recent record against the Caribbean side.
El Salvador and Costa Rica coaches battle for Gold Cup redemeption
June 30 – All eyes at the Red Bull Arena tonight will be on Costa Rica and their beleaguered coach Luiz Suarez, who is under huge pressure to get the Ticos’ Gold Cup campaign back on track against El Salvador and save his own job.
Mexico and Haiti return to Glendale promising a rerun of a 2019 classic
June 29 – Mexico return to the Gold Cup fray tonight in a re-match of their 2019 semi-final classic against Haiti that the Mexicans won in extra time with a late penalty.
Jamaica sink Trinidad and Tobago in the battle for Caribbean bragging rights
June 28 – Jamaica brushed Caribbean rivals Trinidad and Tobago aside in St Louis with a 4-1 win that put them top of Group A.
Ferreira hattrick as US brush aside St Kitts and Nevis
June 28 – The USA made short work of St Kitts and Nevis in front of a home crowd in a not quite full stadium in St Louis, beating the Caribbean islanders 6-0.