The U.S. lineup is Howard in goal, Cherundolo, Orazco Fiscal, Bocanegra and Castillo in the back. Jones, Beckerman, Donovan and Bradley in midfield. Torres and Buddle up front.
No Jozy Altidore or Clint Dempsey, they're in Europe playing with their clubs.
Mexico's lineup is Ochoa in goal, Juarez, Marquez, Moreno and Salcido in the back. Berrera, Torrado, Castro and Guardado in the midfield. Naelson and Peralta up front.
Chicarito is hurt for Mexico so he's not here and dos Santos is starting out on the Mexican bench.
Mexico has won the last three meetings with the U.S., including the Gold Cup final (4-2) six weeks ago in Pasadena, CA.
Mexico wins the first free kick, outside of the U.S. box. Salcido tries to cross it but loses his balance and it goes out for a U.S. goal kick.
Haha, Ian Darke says "Edison Buddle, who hasn't been seen since the World Cup." That's about right.
First U.S. chance, Donovan crosses to Jones but it's just out of his reach. Bradley started it with a good ball, nice run by Jones.
Mexico gives the ball away from the back but the U.S. kicks out. Ugly start.
Bob Bradley's record from 2010-11: 9-9-6. Thank you ESPN for that gross stat.
Some nice individual work by Donovan, dribbling through multiple Mexican defenders.
Castillo shoots wide but that one had no chance of going in. Howard gave it a customary dive but he didn't need to do that.
ESPN's Rob Stone reports that Bob Bradley is currently in Egypt and he'll likely be offered the Egyptian national team job. Happy times people.
Nothing is more overrated than talking formations in soccer. It really doesn't matter in almost every case.
First Mexican corner, they're starting to get some pressure now. Anti-climatic weird goal as a cross leads to a one-timer by Peralta (1-0 Mexico in the 17th minute). Michael Bradley was right on Peralta, unlucky play against the U.S.
Perrera with a nice cross cleared out by Cherundolo. The U.S. is on the ropes a bit here, they can't seem to sustain any possession (miss you Clint!).
Landycakes wins a free kick outside the Mexico box, good spot to hit a shot from. Torres' shot is blocked and doesn't get through, ugh.
It appears that Morgan Freeman is the referee tonight, guess he hasn't read a good script in a while.
First flop by Mexico draws a decent boo from Lincoln Financial Field.
Sept. 2 vs. Costa Rica and Sept. 6 vs. Belgium. The U.S. starts 2014 World Cup qualifying next June.
Announcers start talking about Stuart Holden, remember him? He's good, hope he gets well soon and starts playing soon for Bolton.
Cherundolo trips Guardado and both teams proceed to freak out over a pretty harmless foul. This is why people hate soccer fellas. The free kick is driven right into the side netting.
Haha I think John Harkes is a terrible commentator but when you're right you're right: he says Mexico is just better than the U.S. You got it Johnny.
Donovan needs four more goals to become the first U.S. player with 50 career goals. He has five career goals against Mexico in 13 appearances.
Cherundolo with one cross that's a bit too far then he gets another chance and it's too short.
Offsides Mexico in the box, pretty obvious as they received the ball without anyone around them.
In the 40th minute, Darke and Harkes start making excuses for the U.S. and saying they'll be better soon.
Juarez gets a yellow (unjustly) for a strong challenge with Beckerman. I think the ref just felt bad that Mr. MLS dreadlocks got shaken up on the play.
Castillo is terrible, just another awful U.S. fullback. 1 minute of stoppage time. Haha and the first half ends as Castillo passes it right to Mexico. Get him off the field Jurgen!
Well that was a steaming pile of dog poo. Win or lose, I'm putting no stock whatsoever into this result. The team has only been with Klinsmann for a few days, they're missing some of their best players and Mexico is very good. It's just the thrill factor of seeing Klinsmann on the sidelines and the hope for a brighter day with U.S. men's soccer.
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