Gold Cup review: U.S. win, Mexico woe and other tournament takeaways
The Gold Cup is in the books and the USMNT walked away winners over rivals Mexico. Our writers review the best and worst of the competition.
2021 Schedule
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2021 Schedule
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USMNT 'more intense' than Mexico in Gold Cup final (1:23)
USMNT's Gold Cup win will resonate far beyond lifting the trophy
The steps taken by Gregg Berhalter's young USMNT squad at the Gold Cup, and Sunday's final win over Mexico, bode excellently for what lies ahead.
U.S. beats Mexico in ET in thrilling Gold Cup final
Miles Robinson headed home an extra-time winner as the United States beat Mexico in the 2021 Gold Cup final Sunday night at Allegiant Stadium.
Josh Sargent scores twice in Werder Bremen win (1:02)
Berhalter, Martino trade barbs before U.S.-Mexico
Gregg Berhalter criticized the physical play of some Mexico players, prompting Tata Martino to call out the U.S. boss's actions in a previous game.
Berhalter, USMNT look to top Mexico in another final
The USMNT may be minus its top stars but is in Las Vegas to win. Mexico, meanwhile, simply cannot afford to lose. Get set for another epic contest!
Sources: Palmer-Brown on verge of Serie A move
Man City and U.S. international defender Erik Palmer-Brown is on the verge of a move to Serie A side Venezia FC, multiple sources have told ESPN.
CONCACAF Gold Cup bracket and fixtures schedule
Check out all the fixtures, venues and kick-off times for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, including the knockout bracket.
Men's union: U.S. Soccer 'corrosive' toward USWNT
In a brief filed on behalf of USWNT, union for men's side accuses U.S. Soccer of sending "a corrosive public message to women and girls."
Zardes rewards Berhalter's faith, wins Gold Cup semi for USMNT
No matter how many times The Next Big Striker comes around ready to supplant him, Gyasi Zardes keeps coming back to score goals for the USMNT.
Zardes nets late to send U.S. to Gold Cup final
Gyasi Zardes scored a late goal to lead the U.S. men's team into the Gold Cup final with a win over Qatar in Austin, Texas, on Thursday night.
U.S.'s WCQ match vs. Costa Rica set for Columbus
The United States men's national team will face Costa Rica in a World Cup qualifier in Columbus, Ohio, on Oct. 13.
Arriola: USMNT has shown resilience and character in Gold Cup (1:59)
Expectations on Hoppe keep rising, and he keeps exceeding them
Matthew Hoppe wasn't a household name this time last year, but after breaking out with Schalke and now the USMNT, that's all changed.
USMNT's Reyna takes Sancho's No. 7 shirt
Giovanni Reyna has taken Borussia Dortmund's No. 7 shirt following the departure of Jadon Sancho to Manchester United.
WCQ: USMNT-Mexico in Cincinnati on Nov. 12
The USMNT will face Mexico in a World Cup qualifier at Cincinnati's TQL Stadium on Nov. 12.
USMNT confident they can 'exploit' Qatar in Gold Cup semis (1:44)
Is Ricardo Pepi ready to make the jump from MLS to Serie A? (1:15)
Gold Cup semifinalists: Who's peaking at the right time?
The Gold Cup is down to the final four. What should we expect from the U.S., Qatar, Mexico and Canada this Thursday? Here's how they got here.
Hoppe rises to the occasion as U.S. withstands Jamaica test
Matthew Hoppe's brilliant display against Jamaica was exactly the type of performance Gregg Berhalter was hoping to see at this Gold Cup.
USMNT 'made things hard on themselves' in win vs. Jamaica (1:57)
Hoppe sends USMNT past Jamaica and into Gold Cup semis
Matthew Hoppe lifted the United States to a 1-0 victory over Jamaica on Sunday to advance to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Bobby Wood scores first MLS goal for RSL (0:46)
Former USMNT goalkeeper concedes epic own goal (1:13)
2021 Gold Cup Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| El Salvador | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Guatemala | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| United States | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Canada | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| Haiti | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Martinique | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| Jamaica | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Suriname | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Guadeloupe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Qatar | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Honduras | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Panama | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Grenada | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
2021 Team LeadersCONCACAF Gold Cup
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsCONCACAF Gold Cup
Goal Difference101st
Goals Scored11Tied-2nd
Assists8Tied-1st
Goals Conceded11st