The form book appears to favor El Tri

June 23, 2007
By Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernet
At the beginning of the Gold Cup, both the United States and Mexico appeared ready to flex their considerable muscle over the rest of CONCACAF, and as predicted, both teams will contest Sunday's final. Yet rather than stamp their authority on the tournament, both teams appear to be running on fumes at the finish, which makes finding an edge for either side tougher than usual.

Mexico lost to Honduras in group play, and had its share of shaky moments against a shorthanded Costa Rica side ...

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2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup

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The 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup is the ninth edition of the Gold Cup, the championship of North and Central America (CONCACAF). It is being contested in the United States from June 6 to June 24, 2007. The winner will represent CONCACAF at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Previews

• Galarcep: Tournament preview
• Carlisle: U.S. leans on veterans
• Galarcep: U.S. roster analysis

Group Stage

June 7, U.S. vs. Guatemala
• Preview | Recap
• Carlisle: U.S. loses composure
• Canales: Same old tricks

June 9, U.S. vs. Trinidad & Tobago
• Preview | Recap
• Canales: Still reliant on Donovan

June 11, U.S. vs. El Salvador:
• Preview | Recap | Video

Elimination Stage
• Galarcep: U.S. team avoids upsets
• Carlisle: Path to Gold Cup title looks wide open
• Carlisle: Gold Cup quarterfinal preview

June 16, U.S. vs. Panama
• Preview | Recap
• Galarcep: Positive signs

• Carlisle: Gold Cup semifinal preview
• Dell'Apa: Organizers hoping for a U.S.-Mexico final

June 21, U.S. vs. Canada
• Preview | Recap | Video
• Galarcep: U.S. stumbles

Gold Cup final

• Carlisle: Gold Cup final preview
• Galarcep: Mexico feeling the pressure

June 24, U.S. vs. Mexico
• Recap
• Carlisle: U.S. deserved win

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