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The historic rivalry between the USA and Mexico continued at the beautiful new Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, for the Nations League semifinal. In what feels more like the final than a semifinal, here’s how the teams lined up:  USA Mexico Recap: The birth of “Tres a Cero?” The game kicks off and the US immediately go on attack, with a spell of possession in the final third … [Read more...] about USA Mexico Recap: The birth of “Tres a Cero?”

The New England Revolution got back to winning ways in their last outing. Carles Gil starred as the Revs beat Inter Miami 3-1 at Gillette Stadium. Next up is a matchup against another Florida team in Orlando City, and Jozy Altidore won’t be in the mix after the club bought out the former USMNT forward. Jozy Altidore Definitely Won’t be in Action Tomorrow Night Assessing the … [Read more...] about Jozy Altidore Bought Out by Revolution Ahead of Orlando City Clash

ANALYSIS – Sunday just became one of the biggest nights in Canadian Men’s soccer history. After defeating Panama 2-0 on Thursday, Canadian Men’s Coach John Herdman mentioned that Sunday is now a chance to “feel some silverware in our hands”. But if Canada wants to get it done, they must improve after a slightly lackluster yet professional showing in Las Vegas. With rusty … [Read more...] about Three Takeaways: CanMNT Edge Panama To Reach CNL Finals

PODCAST – Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Matt Pollard is joined by Brendan Ploen of the Denver Post. We discuss Lionel Messi to MLS, what the Denver Nuggets winning the NBA Championship and the reaction to it say about the Rapids, and more. Red makes good points about the loss to Orlando City. We discuss possible Colorado Rapids officiating bias … [Read more...] about Holding The High Line: Colorado Rapids Officiating Bias?

PREVIEW – This Thursday will see North American soccer fans turn their attention to Las Vegas, Nevada. Allegiant Stadium will host the semifinals for the Concacaf Nations League. The most anticipated matchup is the semifinal between the United States and Mexico. This will be a rematch of the 2021 Nations League final that saw the US win 3-2 in extra time. In the two years since … [Read more...] about United States Predicted Lineup vs Mexico

PREVIEW – The 2023 Concacaf Nations League is here. The United States Men’s National Team play their semifinal against Mexico tonight at 10 PM ET. The winner plays the winner of Canada vs Panama in the final on Sunday. The losers of the two matches will meet in the third place game, also on Sunday. Folarin Balogun is with the United States for the first time since declaring for … [Read more...] about Folarin Balogun Nations League Preview: A Debut and First Impressions?

The USMNT vs Mexico is a landmark occasion for both teams. It is also a rematch of last year’s Concacaf Nations League Final. USMNT vs Mexico Predictions and Best Odds for June 15, 2023 MATCHDAY IN VEGAS 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟯 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗙 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 USA vs Mexico 10 PM ET Las Vegas, NV Paramount+ / Univision Match Preview » https://t.co/giq03Xv8x8 pic.twitter.com/V0t8dT1p2A — … [Read more...] about New Superstar? USMNT vs Mexico Predictions and Best Odds

PREVIEW – The CanMNT and Panama are both in their first-ever Concacaf Nations League Finals stage appearance. Now, for both teams, they both look to earn the Finals of the last stage of the Concacaf Nations League appearance. Also, both these teams share a lot of history together as they will both play in a neutral location in Las Vegas, Nevada in the U.S. The Panama vs CanMNT … [Read more...] about The Panama vs CanMNT Predictions: Both Looking to Make History

The second-ever Nations League is coming to a close this weekend, as the semifinals kick off Thursday, with Canada and Panama setting the table for the big one. USA vs Mexico. I’m here to give my prediction on how the latest installment of the region’s biggest rivalry will shape up. But first, here’s a trip down memory lane to 2021: The Concacaf Nations League Final was an … [Read more...] about USA vs Mexico: Predictions of the Nations League Rematch