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While one U.S. national team is fighting for a Gold Cup title, another one starts its quest for
a World Cup crown.
The U.S. Under-17 men's national team begins its FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico as it takes on
the Czech Republic on Sunday.
The two first places in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals will be filled tonight as Costa Rica
takes on Honduras and unbeaten Mexico battles Guatemala.
The first pair of Gold Cup quarterfinals headline a busy night of soccer action, a night that
includes the Los Angeles Galaxy's visit to the Colorado Rapids and D.
Philadelphia Union captain Faryd Mondragon has stated his intent to retire with the Philadelphia
Union when his playing day are over.
The Colombian goalkeeper answered a follower's question on Twitter about his soccer retirement
plans, saying that he would like to retire with the Union. Mondragon, already a fan favorite,
turned 40-years-old today and is in the first year of a what is thought to be a contract that lasts
at least two years with Philadelphia.
