Maybe the Germans have a word for it. After all, they’re well known for being innovative on both the linguistic and footballing fronts.
Because there has to be a better way to frame Saturday’s second game of the Concacaf Gold Cup group stage than “revenge,” even though at least a couple significant U.S. players have tried. Their meaning is obvious, and it’s not their fault the lexicon is limited. But “revenge” still isn’t the right word. After all, Trinidad & Tobago’s national team didn’t harm its American counterpart in any way. The World Cup qualifying wound suffered 20 months ago in Couva was entirely, 100% self-inflicted.