By Nick Webster in Santa Clara
July 2 – It has been said that one is never enough, however despite having a paltry 24% of the possession Qatar stunned Mexico with a 27th minute goal by Hazem Shehata to seal a famous 1-0 victory.
By Samindra Kunti in Charlotte
June 2 – Honduras were eliminated from the Gold Cup despite a 2-1 victory against Haiti, a result rendered irrelevant because Qatar upset Mexico 1-0 in Group B’s other match. Haiti also depart the tournament.
By Samindra Kunti in Charlotte
July 2 – The United States and Jesus Ferreira stormed past Trinidad and Tobago with a second-consecutive 6-0 victory and a new hattrick for the striker to clinch top spot in Group A on goal differential and avoid a potential clash with Mexico in the semi-finals.
By Nick Webster in Santa Clara
July 1 – Under a blazing Santa Clara summers day where the on-field temperatures hovered around 92 degrees, the Reggae Boys played a tune on their Caribbean neighbours, St. Kitts & Nevis.
July 2 – US interim coach BJ Callaghan heaped praise on hattrick hero Jesus Ferreira for his “complete” performance in the 6-0 drubbing of Trinidad and Tobago, but warned that the margins in the knockout phase will be very fine.
July 2 – With Group A set to conclude tonight USA and Jamaica look set confirm their qualification for the next stage but topping the group is key to who they face next, and where.
July 3 – Concacaf and Proctor & Gamble’s Always brand have partnered to launch an education and mentorship programme, the Always® Soñando Concacaf W Broadcast Academy.
By Paul Nicholson in Houston
July 1 – On a hot and intense night in Houston, Canada and Guatemala played out a frantic 0-0 draw that leaves both teams with work to do to qualify for the next round.
July 1 – Cuba vs Guadeloupe was the warm-up for the night’s main event. But at 97 degrees at kick off, it could not have been much hotter.
July 1 – US interim coach BJ Callaghan says the United States will “stick to their own identity” as they go in search of goals against Trinidad and Tobago to ensure top spot in Group A.
July 1 – Haiti will “go out to win” their final group match against Honduras to clinch a ticket for the quarterfinals and cement the Caribbean’s fine showing at the Gold Cup.
By Paul Nicholson in Houston
July 1 – Guatemalan fans were gathering outside the team hotel earlier today in downtown Houston in advance of their second group game against Canada at the Shell Energy stadium.
By Samindra Kunti in New Jersey
June 30 – El Salvador and Costa Rica failed to find the net in the Gold Cup’s first goalless draw, but the point keeps both sides in the hunt for the knockout stages.
By Samindra Kunti in New Jersey
June 30 – On six points, Panama took a big step closer to qualifing for the last eight of the Gold Cup with a simple 2-1 victory against Martinique.
June 29 – Financial services business Netspend has agreed a ‘multi-year’ sponsorship of the new Leagues Cup competition that kicks off July 21 and runs through to August 19.