USMNT Takes 3 Over ‘El Tri’

November 15, 2021

By: Carlos Alvarez

USMNT def. Mexico (2-0) for 3rd Time in Calendar Year to Secure Crucial Points in World Cup Qualifying

A new era in the USMNT-Mexico rivalry? It appears that way. When U.S. stars Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie scored to fuel the Americans to a 2-0 win over El Tri on Friday night in Cincinnati, they also secured three points and took over the top of the standings in CONCACAF. The match was a scoreless dogfight until Christian Pulisic (74’) and Weston McKennie (85’) slammed the door. The rivalry took on a new level of edginess with Pulisic’s undershirt mocking Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. And by night’s end, it was the third victory over Mexico in the calendar year for the USA — and a statement win to boot.

 

Watch: USMNT def. Mexico (2-0)

 

CONCACAF Table

1. USA — 14 points (+7 GD)

2. Mexico — 14 points (+5 GD)

3. Canada — 13 points (+7 GD)

4. Panama — 11 points (+1 GD)

5. Costa Rica — 6 points (-2 GD)

6. Jamaica — 6 points (-4 GD)

7. El Salvador — 6 points (-5 GD)

8. Honduras — 3 points (-9 GD)

 

*14 total matches will be played through March 2022. Positions 1-3 qualify for World Cup. Position 4 enters playoff.

 

Additional Storylines

ESPN: USMNT Writes New ‘Dos a Cero’ Chapter in Win Over Mexico

NY Times: U.S. Beats Mexico for 3rd Time This Year, Then Rubs It In