Gold Cup semi-final tickets on sale, final at the SoFi has limited availability left
July 10 – Concacaf is reporting strong ticket sales for the two semi-finals of the Gold Cup that take place this Wednesday July 12.
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Concacaf predictor game puts ‘wisdom of the fans’ behind US vs Mexico final
July 10 – With the Gold Cup now at the semi-final stage, fan sentiment judging by Concacaf predictor game, is falling in favour of a third consecutive US vs Mexico final.
US win shoot-out against Canada on night of Gold Cup drama
By Paul Nicholson in Cincinnati
July 9 – The USA clung on to their Gold Cup title for at least another round as they moved into the semi-finals after a 3-2 penalty shoot-out win against Canada. It was a night of passion and drama at the sold out TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.
Jamaica bump past Guatemala for a date with Mexico in Vegas
By Paul Nicholson in Cincinnati
July 9 – Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz made hard work of squeezing past Guatemala 1-0 at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati for a place in the semi-finals of the Gold Cup.
Mexican wave flows past Costa Rica
July 8 – Mexico overcame Costa Rica 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, to progress to the semi-finals of the Gold Cup in Las Vegas next week.
Ismael Diaz hattrick sends rampant Panama past Qatar into Gold Cup semis
July 8 – A 9-minute second-half hattrick by Panama forward Ismael Diaz, in a 4-0 win, sent Gold Cup guest Qatar home at the quarter final stage.
Concacaf unveils 98-match end-2023 schedule for third edition of Nations League
July 7 – Concacaf has released the schedule for the 2023/24 Concacaf Nations League (CNL) that will be played in the International Match Windows of September, October, and November 2023.
Gold Cup reaches quarter finals with US and Mexico paths separated
July 5 – Mexico will be returning to the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for the Gold Cup semi-final assuming they beat Costa Rica in Arlington on July 8. The US will head for the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego if they beat Canada.
Costa Rica find form to beat Martinique and set up Mexico quarter final
By Samindra Kunti in New Jersey
July 4 – Costa Rica ran out 6-4 winners against Martinique to restore calm in their camp and set up a quarter-final with Mexico.
El Salvador put up a fight but can’t find enough punch to overcome Panama
By Paul Nicholson in Houston
July 4 – Panama secured Group C top spot with a 2-2 draw on an intense and sticky evening in Houston in front of an impressive El Salvadorian support that roared their country on from start to finish.
Costa Rica goal-fest instils confidence ahead of Mexico quarter-final
July 5 – Costa Rica coach Luis Suarez has said he is not too worried about shipping four goals in his team’s win against Martinique ahead of the quarterfinals with Mexico.
Guatemala claw back deficit to beat Guadaloupe in New York nail-biter
By Samindra Kunti in New Jersey
July 4 – On a sticky and neurotic night in Harrison, Carlos Meija delivered the killer blow in the 76th minute for Guatemala to complete Guatemala’s 3-2 comeback and ensure his team’s passage from Group D to the quarterfinals of the Gold Cupfor the first time since 2011.
Canada down depleted Cuba to head into knockout rounds
By Paul Nicholson in Houston
July 4 – Canada secured their progression into the Gold Cup knockout rounds with a 4-2 win over Cuba on another 94 degree afternoon at the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.
MLS’s Austin FC poaches Borrell from Man City for sporting director role
July 4 – Rodolfo Borrell (pictured) has left his role as Manchester City assistant manager to become Sporting Director at Austin FC in the MLS.
The stats: Groups C and D go down to the wire tonight
July 4 – Groups C and D conclude tonight with seven out of eight nations still in with a chance of qualifying for the quarter finals.