Concacaf unveil Guadalajara as host city for 8-team Tokyo 2020 qualifiers
August 22 – Concacaf have announced Guadalajara, Mexico, as the host venue for its men’s U-23 Championship, which will qualify two teams for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
World Tournaments
Belgian waffle: KBVB says it is not bidding for 2023 Women’s World Cup
August 20 – The Belgian FA (KBVB) has denied that it will bid for the 2023 Women’s World Cup after FIFA announced that the Belgians had expressed an interest in staging the 32-team tournament.
US lines up bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup
August 16 – The United States will plan to bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, according to the president of US Soccer Carlos Cordeiro.
Aussies confirm they are still up for 2023 Women’s World Cup hosting
August 1 – Australia have been the first of the declared bidders for the hosting of the 2023 Women’s World Cup to reaffirm their interest in the expanded competition which is being put out to retender.
Chelsea-bound Pulisic proves his price tag for US at Gold Cup
By Andrew Warshaw
July 10 – Chelsea will be getting a humble, unselfish all-round player who will do everything for the team when €64 million US star Christian Pulisic joins up with the club following last weekend’s Gold Cup final.
Mexico end US dreams to secure Gold Cup title
USA 0 Mexico 1
By Paul Nicholson at Soldier Field, Chicago
July 7 – The dream of a ‘Super Sunday’ USA World Cup and Gold Cup double was shattered by Mexico in Chicago last night.
NextPlay roll-out shows why it is more than just a game
By Paul Nicholson at the CFIC Field, Chicago
July 7 – On Saturday morning, the day before the Gold Cup Final, the CIBC Fire Pitch – just south of Lincolnwood and a short hop to the Chicago Cub’s iconic Wrigley Field – was buzzing with kids and coaches taking part in Concacaf’s NextPlay initiative.
Berhalter and Martino are both going for Gold
By Paul Nicholson at Soldier Field, Chicago
July 6 – When the US and Mexico kick off the final of the Gold Cup Sunday night in Chicago the atmosphere is likely to be more like the Azteca than Chicago Field.
Mexico and US line up for Gold Cup’s game of thrones
July 5 – The Concacaf Gold Cup reaches its conclusion on Sunday with the two form teams of the competition, Mexico and USA, battling for the title at the sold-out Soldier Field in Chicago.
Concacaf to hold NextPlay grassroots event before Chicago final
July 5 – With the focus of attention in the Concacaf region firmly fixed on the Gold Cup final between Mexico and the US to be played this Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago, the confederation has taken the opportunity to roll out an edition of its NextPlay coach education programme in Chicago.
US dispatch Jamaica to set Mexican final in Chicago in Sunday
USA 3 Jamaica 1
July 4 – The US beat Jamaica 3-1 in the second semi-final of the Gold Cup in the Nissan Stadium in Nashville to set up a final with Mexico in Chicago this Sunday,
Moggio pays tribute to Gold Cup sponsors at core of Concacaf development
By Paul Nicholson
June 29 – Philippe Moggio, Concacaf’s general secretary, has paid tribute to the confederation’s commercial partners for embracing the Gold Cup opportunity and contributing to the whole Gold Cup experience.
Concacaf are in town: Gold Cup Station takes over Chicago’s Union Station
July 3 – With tickets for the final of the Gold Cup in Chicago already sold out, fans in the Windy City can still enjoy a unique Gold Cup experience in the centre of the city at Union Station.
Jamaica offer biggest test yet for US in quest for Gold Cup final spot
July 3 – The United States and Jamaica will battle for a spot in the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup Final at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville tonight.
Mexico end Haiti dreams with extra time penalty
Mexico 1 Haiti 0 (aet)
By Paul Nicholson at the State Farm Stadium, Phoenix
July 3 – Mexico made hard work of a semi-final win over comeback specialists Haiti to book their place in the Gold Cup final in Chicago July 7. Once again they needed extra time and a penalty – but not a penalty shoot out – to secure their progress.