Defying expectations once again, the CONCACAF Gold Cup final is shaping up to be a more interesting showdown than expected.
When Jamaica upset Mexico in the semi finals last weekend, all eyes shifted to a mid-week showdown with one of the confederation’s superpowers: the U.S. men’s national team.
Though the Reggae Boyz managed to work their way into the finals, it was done largely by stifling a Mexico squad largely made up of depth players.
Faced with a U.S. attack that netted two stunners against Costa Rica, Minnesota United defender Jermaine Taylor seemed even keeled but optimistic.