The latest edition of CONCACAF’s Gold Cup competition is underway in several venues across the US. It brings with it just over two weeks full of some of the world’s best soccer players trying to make their mark in international play. It is also something of a first test for USMNT’s “new” manager, Bruce Arena, and perhaps a final exam for Mexico’s Juan Carlos Osorio.
Arena (Re-)Making the Grade
The 65-year-old Arena just returned to lead the US men’s team six months ago. His last term in that position ran from 1998 to 2006.