As you know by know, with the US draw against Costa Rica and the Honduran win against Trinidad and Tobago, it put the Ticos and the Catrachos in a tie for 3rd place in CONCACAF. The tie breaker was goal differential and Honduras, who where clearly one of the best teams in the region, rightly earned a ticket to the World Cup in South Africa next summer.

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As you know by know, with the US draw against Costa Rica and the Honduran win against Trinidad and Tobago, it put the Ticos and the Catrachos in a tie for 3rd place in CONCACAF. The tie breaker was goal differential and Honduras finished above Costa Rica in those statistics. Honduras was clearly one of the best teams in the region and rightly earned a ticket to the World Cup in South Africa next summer.

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So in these last two World Cup qualifiers, USMNT fans were raving about Conor Casey (Saturday) and Jonathan Bornstein (Wednesday)?
Yeesh. Quite the odd couple.
And I'm not sure hero is the right word? The 2-2 draw arguably didn't mean much, but winning the group is cool. Though it would have been nice to beat Costa Rica as a tribute to Charlie Davies, not scramble to salvage a point at home. Click to continue reading...

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Los últimos partidos de la fase de grupos clasificatoria para el Mundial de Sudáfrica se juegan este miércoles en todo el planeta. Poca emoción en Europa, con un Francia-Austria sin nada en juego en el que los franceses estarán pensando en el sorteo del lunes que decidirá su rival en las eliminatorias más que en devolver el 3-1 de Viena. Click to continue reading...

Well, the Yanks have officially booked their tickets to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after beating Honduras in a 3-2 thriller. I missed the game because (a) I was at a wedding, and (b) it wasn't on TV anyway. So, let me say up front that I still feel like I can't really give you any real insight into the outcome.

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The U.S. Men's National team scored three unanswered goals then held on for dear life to eke out a 3-2 win at San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Saturday night and qualify for the 2010 World Cup. Surprise starter Conor Casey scored twice his first goals in a national team shirt, and when Landon Donovan converted a free kick the U.

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The U.S. Men's National team scored three unanswered goals then held on for dear life to eke out a 3-2 win at San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Saturday night and qualify for the 2010 World Cup. Surprise starter Conor Casey scored twice--his first goals in a national team shirt, and when Landon Donovan converted a free kick the U. Click to continue reading...

See you in South Africa!

Landon Donovan celebrates his goal and the US's 3rd goal of the match. The goal, which was scored from a bending free kick, would end up the decisive goal of the game.

The US Men's National Soccer Team qualified for their 6th consecutive World Cup by defeating Honduras tonight in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

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See you in South Africa!

Landon Donovan celebrates his goal and the US's 3rd goal of the match. The goal, which was scored from a bending free kick, would end up the decisive goal of the game.

The US Men's National Soccer Team qualified for their 6th consecutive World Cup by defeating Honduras tonight in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

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Lo de Honduras no se puede creer. Ganaba 1-0 y el Olímpico de San Pedro Sula era una fiesta, pero al final perdió 3-2 y quedó complicado, ya que Costa Rica venció 4-0 a Trinidad y Tobago y ahora lo superó. Los catrachos ahora ya no dependen de sí mismos. Le deben ganar a El Salvador en el Cuscatlán y rezar para que los ticos no ganen en Estados Unidos. Click to continue reading...

Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano has been a bastion for the Catrachos

If representation in the world leagues were a criterion for winning, the Hondurans would be a strong match for the US. Unlike Jozy Altidore, Jonathan Spector, and Oguchi Onyewu, these players also get to make the starting squad.

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The U.S. men's national team has played Honduras three times this year, but none of the previous meetings will be as tough for the Americans as the fourth meeting, this Saturday in San Pedro Sula.

It won't just be the toughest because it is in Honduras, but because Honduras will be featuring a strong side than any the Americans have faced this year.

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Honduras is a free republic in Central America. Hondurans are a crafty, productive people with a rich history. The Mayans first settled in the region, Chris Columbus (the explorer, not the director) set foot on its shores, and Spain controlled the country for much of its existence. The tiny nation also once fought a "Football War" with El Salvador.

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We got another edition of Mad About Futbol's Top 5. This time we're going to breakdown the 5 best national team coaches right now. These 5 men have led their charges to surprise heights in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup or in some cases right on the door step of reserving their place in South Africa. Click to continue reading...

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By FRANCO PANIZO

MIAMI- When the U.S. national team started practice on Wednesday, there was a familiar face back in practice. The face was that of Frankie Hejduk.

Hejduk made his return to a U.S. national team camp after a five month hiatus due to various injuries.

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By FRANCO PANIZO

MIAMI- When the U.S. national team started practice on Wednesday, there was a familiar face back in practice. The face was that of Frankie Hejduk.

Hejduk made his return to a U.S. national team camp after a five month hiatus due to various injuries.

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MIAMI- The U.S. men's national team reconvened on Monday under the hot South Florida sun, and while only thirteen players were in camp, the team is already starting to focus on the tests that lie ahead: Potential World Cup berth clinching-qualifiers against Honduras and Costa Rica.

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by FRANCO PANIZO

MIAMI- The U.S. men's national team reconvened on Monday under the hot South Florida sun, and while only thirteen players were in camp, the team is already starting to focus on the tests that lie ahead: Potential World Cup berth clinching-qualifiers against Honduras and Costa Rica.

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Escribí esto como comentario en el artículo de Santiago De Paula, pero fue tan largo que mejor lo dejo -con algunos comentarios extra -como mi opinión del partido que el Tri ganó ayer merecidamente contra Honduras, por 1-0:
Sin duda fue un buen partido de México. No diré que muy bueno, ni que fue malo, como algunos dicen, sino bueno a secas. Click to continue reading...

It's too bad for us footie fans that Honduras waited until the last 10 minutes of the match to modify its 8-1-1 formation. They might have pulled out a win at the Azteca tonight. After a days of "we're playing for the win" rhetoric from coaches and players, Honduras looked like a timid third world minnow desperate in their attempt to leave hallowed ground with one golden point. Click to continue reading...

Tanto se hablo en el inicio de semana de un posible "aztecazo" por parte de la selección de Honduras hacia los mexicanos, que dicho duelo entre ambos pintaba ser lo mejor de la jornada en la CONCACAF.

Pues todo esto quedó en la basura ya que los hondureños echaron a perder este partido, pues iniciando el encuentro optaron por tirarse atrás a defender su portería y romper pelotazos a donde salieran.

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Eliminatorias CONCACAF

México vs Honduras

Estadio Azteca  9:00 p.m.

Elimininatorias Concacaf: México vs Honduras

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Estamos a unas cuantas horas de que arranque el juego eliminatorio entre México y Honduras (el cual no pinta nada fácil para los catrachos) y al parecer los hondureños están muy seguros de que podrán obtener una victoria en el mítico estadio Azteca.

No es que me quiera creer ni levantarme el cuello, pero dudo mucho que esta noche los catrachos se lleven los tres puntos a su casa.

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Miss Honduras Universe 2009
Originally uploaded by buydvdezy 9500 Hondureños viajaron a la ciudad de México buscando apoyar a su selección para seguir en el primer lugar del Hexagonal final de la Concacaf, la afición mexicana a pesar de lo que ha sucedido recientemente es noble. Click to continue reading...

Saturday night's unimpressive victory over El Salvador might have given the U.S. Men's National Team three vital points, but a World Cup spot is by no means assured. Bob Bradley's team will likely need to win two of its last three games to book its trip to South Africa. With the easiest of the three games, at Trinidad and Tobago, on the docket for Wednesday night, a victory is needed right away.

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Before I delve into my analysis of the US Men's National Team's win over El Salvador in last Saturday's World Cup Qualifier, let me first address an issue that annoyed me throughout the game. No, I am not talking about John Harkes' color commentary. I am talking about the fact that 70% of the fans at Rio Tinto Stadium in freaking Utah were rooting for the Yanks' opponents.

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Carlos Costly proves his last name right against the Ticos

With Honduras thrashing the Ticos, 4-0, Los Catrachos move ahead of the US on goal difference. The Ticos retain the top spot with 12 points. Mexico find themselves in fourth place.

The Ticos are looking a bit vulnerable here and will be looking to regroup in San Jose for a huge encounter against Mexico next month.

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...unless of course the U.S. win the game.

As we all know by now, the U.S. Men's National Team has never won at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, a 19-game streak that dates back to the stadium's opening in 1966. It may not happen on attempt number 20, either. It may never happen. The task of winning at Azteca is Herculean, for reasons outlined by former USMNT head coach Bruce Arena (whose teams lost both their games at the Mexico City grounds).

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Round 6 of CONCACAF 2010 World Cup Qualifying is fast approaching with three intriguing fixtures, including the highly-anticipated United States v. Mexico.

Honduras v. Costa Rica

Squad News: Costa Rica will be returning a majority of the Gold Cup squad that lost to Mexico on penalties in the semi-finals, including midfielder Celso Borges and captain Walter Centeno.

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The United States national team will be looking to win its third consecutive CONCACAF Gold Cup this Sunday at Giants Stadium. The Yanks advanced to the final by beating Honduras for the third time in a little under two months and the second time in this tournament. Bob Bradley and company will be taking on Mexico, who defeated Costa Rica in the second semifinal at Soldier Field. Click to continue reading...

For the second time this summer the U.S. Men's National Team will be playing in a cup final. Goals from Clarence Goodson (his first for the national team) and Kenny Cooper (his second in as many games) paced the U.S. to a 2-0 victory against Honduras. Goodson's goal came in first half stoppage time, after he powered in a close range header from a Stuart Holden corner kick. Click to continue reading...

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The U.S. men's national team will take on Honduras for the third time in less than two months tonight in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The Americans have beaten the 'Catrachos' in the previous two meetings, once in World Cup qualifying, and once in the Gold Cup Group Stage.

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We are a day away from the U.S. national team's Gold Cup semifinal against Honduras and if you're feeling a bit concerned about the U.

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We are a day away from the U.S. national team's Gold Cup semifinal against Honduras and if you're feeling a bit concerned about the U.

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The United States has reached the semifinals of the second consecutive major international tournament (remember that Spain game in South Africa?), and the Official U.S. Soccer Bars are ready to host you for a Thursday matinee. The two-time defending champions take on Honduras - again - with a spot in the championship match of the Gold Cup on the line. Click to continue reading...