June 25 – Inter Miami CF have signed a landmark long-term deal with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), naming the global tech firm the first Founding Partner and Official Technology Partner of Miami Freedom Park.
Canada 2-0 El Salvador
June 24 – Fresh from emerging from a Concacaf-imposed timeout, Canadian head coach Jesse Marsch returned to the technical area at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, knowing any more misbehaviour would send him back to the naughty room. He needn’t have worried as their opponents El Salvador simply imploded in a red mist.
Honduras 2 Curaçao 0
June 24 – In a winner-takes-all prize fight at the PayPal Park in San Jose, California, Honduras put the memory of their horrific opening game behind them to qualify for the quarrter finals and a meeting with Guatemala at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
June 24 – With the afternoon sun dropping in Austin, Texas, Panama put an end to Jamaica’s Gold Cup challenge with a composed performance and three goals from standout forward Ismael Diaz.
Guatemala 3-2 Guadeloupe
June 24 – Other than defending Gold Cup champions Mexico, the biggest draw to the tournament to date has been Guatemala, and once again their fans came out in their thousands, creating a brilliant atmosphere at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston as they beat Guadeloupe 3-2 in an enthralling contest.
June 23 – Mexico will headline the first Gold Cup quarter-final double header against tournament guests Saudi Arabia at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday night (June 28).
June 23 – Jesse Marsch has been cleared to resume duty on the touchline for Canada’s final Gold Cup group game at the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston tonight.
Mexico 0 Costa Rica 0
June 22 – Mexico and Costa Rica drew a blank in an enthralling no holds barred encounter at the Allegiant in Las Vegas in front of 35,000 fans.
USA 2-1 Haiti
June 22 – Motivation was never going to be an issue in this Concacaf Gold Cup Group D encounter between Haiti and the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT).
Saudi Arabia 1 Trinidad and Tobago 1
June 22 – Saudi Arabia lived dangerously at the end of their final group encounter against Trinidad and Tobago at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to secure a spot in the quarter finals. Having dominated possession for most of the game, Trinidad came to life in the final 15 minutes but failed to put away a succession of chances.
Dominican Republic 0 Suriname 0
June 22 – Playing a dead rubber is dispiriting in the best circumstances. Playing a dead rubber in a 100,000-capacity stadium in front of 2,000 supporters is the definition of torture. Yet somehow, the Dominican Republic and Suriname managed to breathe life into their Group A Concacaf Gold Cup farewell.
Honduras 2 – El Salvador 0
June 21 – A piece of Central America proudly and unashamedly parked itself in Space City tonight. The Shell Energy Stadium in Houston has frequently staged Gold Cup nights of passion and community. This Saturday is was extra special.
Canada 1 Curaçao 1
June 21 – Canada came into the Gold Cup as one of the firm favourites and after a 6-0 fiesta against Honduras at home in Montreal, looked to be on the right road to a much-needed title. But on an airless 92˚˙ night in Houston they punctured.
Guatemala 0-1 Panama:
June 20 – Friday night at Q2 Stadium bore no resemblance to the venue that hosted football just 24 hours earlier. The transformation was complete, and the catalyst was simple: unbridled passion provided by the hordes of Guatemala supporters who descended on Austin. Stark contrast to the lack of interest shown by US fans on Thursday.
Jamaica 2 Guadeloupe 1
June 20 – Jamaica picked up their first three points and kept their hopes of progression to the knockout rounds alive. But it was not without a chaotic finale where they looked to be throwing everything away against a Guadeloupe team that stuck to their task.