CONCACAF Gold Cup Preview - Group C
The biggest national team tournament in the CONCACAF region is here. The 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup
will spread across the US with 13 cities hosting matches. It will all culminate with the final on
July 26 in Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Let's now preview Group C.
GROUP C TEAMS & HOW THEY QUALIFIED:
Guadeloupe - 3rd place in 2008 Caribbean Championship
Mexico - Automatic qualifier from North American zone
Nicaragua - 5th place in 2009 UNCAF Nations Cup
Panama - Champions of the 2009 UNCAF Nations Cup
NICKNAMES:
Guadeloupe = Gwada Boyz
Mexico = El Tri
Nicaragua = Los Pinoleros or Albiazules
Panama = La Marea Roja or Los Canaleros
MATCH LOCATIONS:
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - Oakland, California
Reliant Stadium - Houston, Texas
University of Phoenix Stadium - Glendale, Arizona
PLAYER TO WATCH:
Carlos Vela (MEX)
The Arsenal forward will be wearing the #9 for El Tri and could use this tournament to establish
himself as Mexico's best player.
Mad About Fútbol @ Jul 3, 2009 8:35 PM EDT | Blog Profile
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