Pepi impresses on debut as US beat Honduras 4-1 in World Cup qualifier
3 years, 3 months ago

Pepi impresses on debut as US beat Honduras 4-1 in World Cup qualifier

Hindustan Times  

Ricardo Pepi scored a goal and had a hand in two others on his international debut as the United States crushed Honduras 4-1 in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying on Wednesday. United States' Sebastian Lletget, right, celebrates with his teammate Ricardo Pepi after scoring his side's fourth goal against Honduras during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The United States fell behind to Brayan Moya's diving header in the 27th minute in San Pedro Sula and struggled to get going in the first half. The 18-year-old Pepi put the United States in front 2-1 by heading home a ball from DeAndre Yedlin with 15 minutes left, then set up Brenden Aaronson to score in the 86th minute.

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CONCACAF Nations League: Mexico overcomes two-goal deficit against Honduras to reach semifinal; Canada beats Suriname
1 month ago

CONCACAF Nations League: Mexico overcomes two-goal deficit against Honduras to reach semifinal; Canada beats Suriname

The Hindu  

Mexico overcame a two-goal, first-leg deficit and reached the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with a 4-0 win over Honduras at Toluca on Tuesday night behind two goals from Henry Martín and one each from Raúl Jiménez and Jorge Sánchez. At Toronto, Jonathan David got his record 31st goal for Canada and Jacob Shaffelburg scored twice in a 3-0 win over …

Pepi goal lifts USA over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg
1 month, 1 week ago

Pepi goal lifts USA over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg

The Hindu  

Ricardo Pepi scored from Christian Pulisic’s pass in the fifth minute, Matt Turner saved a penalty kick and the United States beat Jamaica 1-0 on Thursday night at Kingston in a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg, the Americans’ first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino. Jamaica finished a man short after Mason Holgate was given his second yellow card …

Copa America: Costa Rica beats Paraguay but exits as Colombia, Brazil advance
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa America: Costa Rica beats Paraguay but exits as Colombia, Brazil advance

The Hindu  

Costa Rica scored two early goals to beat Paraguay 2-1 in their final Copa America Group D match on Tuesday but failed to move into the quarter-finals after finishing third following Brazil's 1-1 draw with Colombia. We were playing against Brazil and Colombia, two of the four favourites to win the Copa," Costa Rica coach Gustavo Alfaro told reporters. Costa …

Copa America 2024: Costa Rica beats Paraguay but exits as Colombia, Brazil advance
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Costa Rica beats Paraguay but exits as Colombia, Brazil advance

The Hindu  

Costa Rica beat Paraguay 2-1 in its final Copa America Group D match on Tuesday but failed to move into the quarter-finals after finishing third following Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Colombia. As it happened: Costa Rica vs Paraguay highlights, Copa America 2024 Costa Rica needed results to go its way along with a big swing in goal difference to qualify …

Panama scores late goal, beats shorthanded U.S. 2-1 at Copa America after Weah red card
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Panama scores late goal, beats shorthanded U.S. 2-1 at Copa America after Weah red card

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Tim Weah threw an inexcusable punch, and the United States took a huge blow to its hopes of advancing at the Copa America. José Fajardo beat backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in the 83rd minute to give Panama a 2-1 victory on Thursday night over the shorthanded Americans, putting the host country in danger of elimination if it doesn’t …

Copa América: Costa Rica and Brazil play to scoreless draw at SoFi Stadium
6 months ago

Copa América: Costa Rica and Brazil play to scoreless draw at SoFi Stadium

LA Times  

Brazil’s Lucas Paqueta, left, and Costa Rica’s Julio Cascante battle for the ball during a Copa América group match at SoFi Stadium on Monday. Costa Rica bent but never broke Monday, playing Brazil to a 0-0 draw in their opener at Copa América, South America’s quadrennial soccer championship that is being played in the U.S. this summer with six invited …

Christian Pulisic leads U.S. to victory over Bolivia in Copa América opener
6 months ago

Christian Pulisic leads U.S. to victory over Bolivia in Copa América opener

LA Times  

U.S. forward Christian Pulisic is grabbed by Bolivia’s Hector Cuellar as they chase the ball during the United States’ 2-0 win in Copa América group play Sunday. Christian Pulisic scored in the third minute and assisted on Folarin Balogun’s goal in the 44th as the United States cruised past Bolivia 2-0 in their Copa América opener on Sunday night. Pulisic …

Canada, Costa Rica complete Copa America 2024 field by winning qualifiers
9 months ago

Canada, Costa Rica complete Copa America 2024 field by winning qualifiers

The Hindu  

Canada beat Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 and Costa Rica rallied past Honduras 3-1 on Saturday to complete the 16-nation field for the Copa América. Con las llegadas de Canadá y Costa Rica, así quedaron conformados los grupos para la CONMEBOL Copa América USA 2024™ 🤩 pic.twitter.com/L94oFbMuQ3 — CONMEBOL Copa América™️ March 24, 2024 Canada will open the Copa América against …

Mexico, Jamaica come from behind late to qualify for 2024 Copa America
1 year, 1 month ago

Mexico, Jamaica come from behind late to qualify for 2024 Copa America

The Hindu  

Edson Álvarez saved Mexico from defeat with a goal in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time and El Tri beat Honduras 4-2 on penalty kicks Tuesday night to qualify for next year’s Copa América along with Jamaica, which rallied past Canada. Mexico’s César Huerta was twice allowed to retake his penalty kick in the shootout after two saves by …

Mexico and Jamaica come from behind late to qualify for 2024 Copa America
1 year, 1 month ago

Mexico and Jamaica come from behind late to qualify for 2024 Copa America

Hindustan Times  

Edson Álvarez saved Mexico from elimination with a goal in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time and El Tri beat Honduras 4-2 on penalty kicks Tuesday night to qualify for next year's Copa América along with Jamaica, which rallied past Canada. Mexico's César Huerta was twice allowed to retake his penalty kick in the shootout after two saves by …

Mexico and Jamaica come from behind late to qualify for 2024 Copa América
1 year, 1 month ago

Mexico and Jamaica come from behind late to qualify for 2024 Copa América

Associated Press  

Edson Álvarez saved Mexico from defeat with a goal in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time and El Tri beat Honduras 4-2 on penalty kicks Tuesday night to qualify for next year’s Copa América along with Jamaica, which rallied past Canada. Mexico’s César Huerta was twice allowed to retake his penalty kick in the shootout after two saves by …

US beats Trinidad 3-0 in 1st leg of Copa América qualifier as Pepi, Robinson and Reyna score late
1 year, 1 month ago

US beats Trinidad 3-0 in 1st leg of Copa América qualifier as Pepi, Robinson and Reyna score late

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — The United States had been held even by Trinidad and Tobago into the 82nd minute despite a man advantage, raising the prospect a Copa América berth would depend on a victory next week on the Caribbean island where the U.S.'s 2018 World Cup campaign ended in failure. “I talked to the team about it being 180-minute game …

Mexico beats Panama 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup final as Giménez scores 88th-minute goal
1 year, 5 months ago

Mexico beats Panama 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup final as Giménez scores 88th-minute goal

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Eight months and two coaches after Mexico crashed out of an embarrassing World Cup, most of the same players triumphantly raised the CONCACAF Gold Cup amid confetti and raucous cheers Sunday night. After Mexico was eliminated in the group stage of the World Cup for the first time since 1978, El Tri rebounded with an excellent tournament …

CONCACAF Gold Cup: Mexico beats Costa Rica 2-0, advances to semifinal
1 year, 5 months ago

CONCACAF Gold Cup: Mexico beats Costa Rica 2-0, advances to semifinal

The Hindu  

Orbelín Pineda scored on a penalty kick in the 52nd minute, Érick Sánchez added a goal in the 87th and Mexico beat Costa Rica 2-0 to reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals. Pineda got his second goal of the tournament and ninth in 58 international appearances, sending his kick to the left of goalkeeper Kevin Chamorro, who reacted the other …

Qatar upsets Mexico to reach Gold Cup quarters, Ferreira hits another hat-trick
1 year, 5 months ago

Qatar upsets Mexico to reach Gold Cup quarters, Ferreira hits another hat-trick

The Hindu  

Qatar upset Mexico 1-0 on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup while Jesus Ferreira became the first player to score back-to-back hat-tricks for the United States in the 6-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago. Three minutes later, Ferreira, who had scored three in Wednesday’s 6-0 win over St. Kitts, opened his history-making account with a smart …

Pulisic scores twice as US beats Mexico 3-0 in CONCACAF Nations League
1 year, 6 months ago

Pulisic scores twice as US beats Mexico 3-0 in CONCACAF Nations League

The Hindu  

Christian Pulisic scored late in the first half and early in the second, Ricardo Pepi added a late goal and the United States beat Mexico 3-0 on Thursday night to reach the CONCACAF Nations League final against Canada. Pulisic made his first start for club or country since April 15, put the U.S. ahead in the 37th minute and doubled …

Ricardo Pepi leads USMNT past El Salvador and into Nations League semifinals
1 year, 8 months ago

Ricardo Pepi leads USMNT past El Salvador and into Nations League semifinals

LA Times  

U.S. forward Ricardo Pepi celebrates with teammates after scoring in the 62nd minute in a 1-0 victory over El Salvador on Monday. Ricardo Pepi scored on his first touch of the match in the 62nd minute, and the United States beat El Salvador 1-0 on Tuesday night to reach the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals. Soccer Gio Reyna starts for USMNT …

Pepi scores in 1st game after missing US World Cup roster
2 years, 1 month ago

Pepi scores in 1st game after missing US World Cup roster

Associated Press  

Ricardo Pepi scored in his first game since being bypassed for the U.S. World Cup roster, putting Groningen ahead in a 3-2 loss to Fortuna Sittard on Sunday in the Dutch Eredivisie. Pepi has six goals in nine league matches and seven goals overall since he was loaned to Groningen from Germany’s Augsburg. “Disappointing because I felt like I gave …

Mexico Ease Past El Salvador 2-0 to Confirm FIFA World Cup 2022 Berth
2 years, 8 months ago

Mexico Ease Past El Salvador 2-0 to Confirm FIFA World Cup 2022 Berth

News 18  

The United States and Mexico booked their tickets to the World Cup finals in Qatar on Wednesday after securing the results needed to claim the last two automatic qualifying places from the CONCACAF region. The USA were beaten 2-0 by Costa Rica in San Jose to finish third in the standings while Mexico eased past El Salvador 2-0 in Mexico …

Christian Pulisic's hat trick moves U.S. closer to World Cup
2 years, 8 months ago

Christian Pulisic's hat trick moves U.S. closer to World Cup

The Hindu  

Barring a monumental collapse in the final CONCACAF qualifier, the U.S. men's national team will return to the World Cup in Qatar later this year after Christian Pulisic's hat trick fueled a 5-1 win against Panama in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday. READ | The pounding of Panama assures the worst the Americans can do is finish fourth, forcing a one-game …

Christian Pulisic Hat-trick Helps USA Rout Panama to All-but Seal World Cup Berth
2 years, 8 months ago

Christian Pulisic Hat-trick Helps USA Rout Panama to All-but Seal World Cup Berth

News 18  

Christian Pulisic scored a hat trick as the United States thrashed Panama 5-1 on Sunday to all-but guarantee their qualification for the 2022 World Cup. Pulisic scored a pair of first-half penalties — both given against Panama captain Anibal Godoy — before completing his treble with a virtuoso goal in the second half to leave the US with one foot …

World Cup Qualifiers: Canada kept waiting after Costa Rica loss, US-Mexico draw
2 years, 9 months ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Canada kept waiting after Costa Rica loss, US-Mexico draw

The Hindu  

Canada crashed to its first defeat of 2022 World Cup qualifying on Thursday as a 1-0 loss to Costa Rica delayed its bid to reach the finals for the first time in 36 years. Costa Rica made the advantage count, and deep into stoppage time at the end of the first half Celso Borges headed home Gerson Torres's cross to …

Leal, Suárez dropped from Costa Rica roster for qualifiers
2 years, 9 months ago

Leal, Suárez dropped from Costa Rica roster for qualifiers

The Hindu  

Midfielders Randall Leal and Aaron Suarez were dropped along with defender Ricardo Blanco from Costa Rica’s final three World Cup qualifiers. Defenders Ian Lawrence and Carlos Martinez were on the 27-man roster announced by coach Luis Fernando Suárez on Friday along with midfielders Brandon Aguilera and Carlos Mora and forward Anthony Contreras. The top three nations earn berths for this …

US dominates Honduras in 3-0 World Cup qualifying win
2 years, 10 months ago

US dominates Honduras in 3-0 World Cup qualifying win

The Hindu  

The United States hammered Honduras 3-0 on Wednesday for a much-needed three points in World Cup qualifying. After getting off to a sluggish start in its 2-0 loss to Canada on Sunday, the United States played with a sense of urgency from the outset to put Honduras on the back foot. With three games to go in qualifying, the United …

Chile beats Bolivia to keep World Cup qualification hopes alive
2 years, 10 months ago

Chile beats Bolivia to keep World Cup qualification hopes alive

The Hindu  

Uruguay and Chile recorded crucial wins on Tuesday to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive on a night when Ecuador moved a point closer to a guaranteed spot in Qatar thanks to a 1-1 draw with Peru. A win would have guaranteed Ecuador a place in November's finals with two games remaining but Edison Flores scored a second half …

USMNT keeps World Cup hopes alive with shutout win over Honduras
2 years, 10 months ago

USMNT keeps World Cup hopes alive with shutout win over Honduras

LA Times  

United States’ Weston McKennie celebrates a goal with teammates Kellyn Acosta, Reggie Cannon, Antonee Robinson, Tim Weah and Ricardo Pepi during the first half of the team’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Honduras Wednesday in St. Paul, Minn. Playing in weather more suitable to polar bears, penguins and popsicles, the U.S. warmed its cooling World Cup hopes with a …

US has little margin for home World Cup qualifying stumble
2 years, 10 months ago

US has little margin for home World Cup qualifying stumble

Associated Press  

The U.S. has little margin for a stumble at home in World Cup qualifying. If the Americans sweep their final two home games, they would clinch no worse than third if Mexico defeats Panama on Wednesday night and Costa Rica doesn’t beat Jamaica on Wednesday and then Canada and El Salvador in its first two March games. But failing to …

Canada boosts FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying hopes with win over USA
2 years, 10 months ago

Canada boosts FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying hopes with win over USA

The Hindu  

Canada took a giant step towards its first World Cup qualification in 36 years on Sunday after scoring an upset 2-0 victory over arch-rival the United States in CONCACAF qualifiers. "We're turning into a football country," Canada's jubilant English coach John Herdman said afterwards. " #CANMNT#WCQ#ForCanadapic.twitter.com/7UlVPEJyLU — Canada Soccer January 30, 2022 - 'Result hurts' - But the defeat piles …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie on target as US sink Mexico
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie on target as US sink Mexico

Firstpost  

The win leaves the United States on top of the eight-team final round of CONCACAF standings with 14 points from seven games. Los Angeles: Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie scored the goals as the United States downed Mexico 2-0 to move to the top of CONCACAF’s 2022 World Cup qualifying race on Friday. Juventus’s McKennie then made the game safe …

FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Timothy Weah, Sergino Dest revive hopes, Mexico stay top
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Timothy Weah, Sergino Dest revive hopes, Mexico stay top

Firstpost  

Weah was instrumental in the winning US goal, picking up a pass from Barcelona wingback Sergino Dest and rifling a shot towards Costa Rica goalkeeper Leonel Moreira’s near-post. Timothy Weah set up the winner as the United States came from behind to defeat Costa Rica 2-1 and reignite their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign on Wednesday. The 21-year-old son of …

Panama stuns U.S. 1-0 in World Cup qualifier
3 years, 2 months ago

Panama stuns U.S. 1-0 in World Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

Panama won its first-ever World Cup qualifying match against the United States in Panama City on Sunday, picking up a 1-0 victory in CONCACAF qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. The U.S. side couldn't find its rhythm and a header from midfielder Anibal Godoy following a corner kick in the 54th minute gave Panama the advantage to roars from the …

Pepi scores 2 more goals, lifts US over Jamaica in qualifier
3 years, 2 months ago

Pepi scores 2 more goals, lifts US over Jamaica in qualifier

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Ricardo Pepi and the young Americans saw a red, white and blue crowd, a scene seldom at past U.S. World Cup qualifiers, then dominated Jamaica behind the new 18-year-old sensation and moved into first place. “We’re just sitting there and we’re on the train,” U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter said Thursday night after Pepi scored in the 49th …

World Cup Qualifier: Pepi scores brace as US beats Jamaica 2-0
3 years, 2 months ago

World Cup Qualifier: Pepi scores brace as US beats Jamaica 2-0

The Hindu  

Ricardo Pepi and the young Americans saw a red, white and blue crowd, a scene seldom seen at past U.S. World Cup qualifiers, then dominated Jamaica behind the new 18-year-old sensation and moved into first place. “We’re just sitting there and we’re on the train,” U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter said Thursday night after Pepi scored in the 49th and 62nd …

Zimmerman, Musah, Arriola enter US lineup vs Jamaica
3 years, 2 months ago

Zimmerman, Musah, Arriola enter US lineup vs Jamaica

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Walker Zimmerman, Yunus Musah and Paul Arriola were given their first starts of this World Cup qualifying cycle and Weston McKennie returned from a two-match banishment when the United States played Jamaica on Thursday night. Midfielder Brenden Aaronson and left back Antonee Robinson also were in the starting lineup against the Reggae Boyz after entering at the …

Vidal own goal breaks Uruguay drought in 1-1 draw with Chile
3 years, 6 months ago

Vidal own goal breaks Uruguay drought in 1-1 draw with Chile

Hindustan Times  

An own goal from Chile's Arturo Vidal midway through the second half gave Uruguay their first goal in five games and granted them a point in a gripping 1-1 Copa America encounter on Monday. Uruguay's Matias Vecino and Chile's Arturo Vidal go for a header during a Copa America soccer match Between them, Chile and Uruguay have won three of …

USA Beat Mexico 3-2 to Win Inaugural CONCACAF Nations League
3 years, 6 months ago

USA Beat Mexico 3-2 to Win Inaugural CONCACAF Nations League

News 18  

The United States beat Mexico 3-2 to win the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League Sunday, with a wild extra-time finish featuring a penalty from Christian Pulisic and a penalty save from substitute keeper Ethan Horvath. The score was knotted at 2-2 after regular time and in the 114th minute Chelsea striker Pulisic put the United States ahead for the first time …

CONCACAF Nations League: Christian Pulisic, Ethan Horvath help USA beat Mexico to win inaugural tournament
3 years, 6 months ago

CONCACAF Nations League: Christian Pulisic, Ethan Horvath help USA beat Mexico to win inaugural tournament

Firstpost  

The United States came from behind twice – from 1-0 and from 2-1 down – to force extra time before a raucous crowd at Empower Field. Denver: The United States beat Mexico 3-2 to win the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League Sunday, with a wild extra-time finish featuring a penalty from Christian Pulisic and a penalty save from substitute keeper Ethan …

World Cup Qualifiers: Gomez scores late as Uruguay beats Chile 2-1
4 years, 2 months ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Gomez scores late as Uruguay beats Chile 2-1

The Hindu  

Substitute Maxi Gomez scored in injury time to give Uruguay a 2-1 win over Chile on Thursday and get the home side off to a victorious start in its opening World Cup qualifying match for Qatar 2022. Uruguay took the lead six minutes before half time when Luis Suarez scored a penalty awarded after handball and with the aid of …

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