The United States took a major step toward qualifying for this summer's Under-20 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Mexico at the CONCACAF Championship on Monday. Jeff Carlisle wraps up what this means for the U.S. while Tom Marshall looks at the road ahead for Mexico's junior stars.
United States: Ramos' side are hitting form
Set piece prowess. Defensive solidity. Mentality.
For the U.S. men, that's long been the recipe for defeating Mexico at just about every level. Those traits, as well as some withering pressure up the field, were all on display in the Americans' victory against El Tri in the second stage of the CONCACAF U-20 Championships.