This summer is a pivotal one for the men's national teams of the United States and Mexico. Beginning with their Concacaf Nations League semifinal Thursday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas -- and an ensuing final or third-place match on Sunday -- both teams will then need to quickly switch gears before the start of another competition: the Gold Cup, which begins later this month.
For the U.S. men's national team, as defending champions of both titles, this summer is all about maintaining regional dominance despite going all of 2023 without a permanent coach.