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.
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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.
Concacaf puts refs on the spot, taking education a step further
July 3 – One of the features of the 2019 Gold Cup has the work that Concacaf’s refereeing department has been doing with its officials. Headquartering them in Coppell, Dallas, the officials have represented a diverse group in terms of nationality but fast-developing group in terms of learning and experience.
‘Comeback Kings’ Haiti ready to bring their nation more joy
By Paul Nicholson at the State Farm Stadium, Phoenix
July 1 – The Gold Cup semi-final against Mexico in the State Farm Stadium tomorrow night is not just another game of football for Haiti, the ‘Comeback Kings’ of this tournament.
Martino says Mexico’s possession game will counter Haiti’s physical one
By Paul Nicholson at the State Farm Stadium, Phoenix
July 2 – Mexico start the Gold Cup semi-final against Haiti at the State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona, as nailed on favourites, not just to make it to the final but also to win the competition, and for Mexicans to preferably win against the US at Chicago’s already sold out Soldier Field.
Gold Cup final at Soldier Field sold out, Phoenix and Nashville semis selling fast.
July 1 – The Gold Cup final at Soldier Field in Chicago this Sunday July 7, is officially sold out. Semi-finals between Mexico and Haiti, in Phoenix on Tuesday, and the US and Jamaica, on Wednesday in Nashville, will decide the final two teams.
Guyana look for government support to make Gold Cup 2019 a long term experience
By Andrew Warshaw
July 2 – As the first expanded Gold Cup draws towards its close after arguably its most successful edition in history, the minnows who lit up the tournament can only grow as a result. The problem is whether they can get sufficient backing back home to move forward with their development.
Giantkillers Curacao slayed by suffocating US defense
USA 1 Curacao 0
July 30 – The US came into this quarter final with everything to lose against the tournament giantkillers Curacao, who have played with no fear and have revelled in the heroics of pulling off the unexpected.
Reggae Boyz head to Nashville with new record in sight
July 30 – Jamaica bundled Panama out of the Gold Cup at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Sunday, to set up a semi-final against with the USA or fellow Caribbean island Curacao in Nashville on Wednesday.
US wary of Curacao’s giantkilling. Jamaica and Panama evenly matched
June 30 – The US and Curacao will decide the final slot in 2019 Gold Cup semi finals when they meet at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on tonight.