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When word broke about a United States-Mexico legends game last week, there remained some speculation about just which players from the storied rivalry would be participating for both sides.
The final rosters are out, and some of the more prolific heroes and villains from the last two decades of CONCACAF's ongoing feud will be on hand for the unique event.
The United States, which, will be coached by Curt Onalfo, will feature Ian Feuer, Cobi Jones, Paul Caligiuri, Thomas Dooley, Eric Wynalda, Roy Lassiter, Chris Klein, Cle Kooiman, Ted Eck, Clint Mathis, Alexi Lalas, Jovan Kirovski, John O'Brien and Brian McBride.
Mexico, meanwhile, will be coached by Carlos Reinoso and will trot out Jorge Campos, Claudio Suarez, Ramón Ramírez, Martin Zúñiga, Mariano Trujillo, Zague, German Villa, Alberto García Aspe, Ramon Morales, David Oteo, Luis Hernández, Joel Sánchez, Eduardo Missael Espinoza, Chima, Jesús Olalde, Jared Borgetti and Francisco Palencia.
The match is slated for Sunday night at 6 p.m. (PT) at the Home Depot Center.
Would anyone like any additional prognostications from me?
Looks like this is John O’Brien’s first steps back to full fitness.
Get a few matches under him, and he’ll be good to go for qualifying!
I think he got all his caps pre-MLS…
It’s almost as if McBride has a death wish or something.
This is awesome! These are the guys that made me a fan of the game. Talk about memories…
Surely someone will get carted off in this one. Rivalries die HARD! And with a few bloodied noses and torn ACL’s
Roy Lassiter is the man. It will be nice if he puts up a show.
Yea, I think you put an “n’t” in there that you didn’t need.
Am I really the first to predict it’ll be USA: dos a cero
Let’s hope Roy can stay onside a little better in retirement than he did during his career.
SWEEEEEEEEET.
C’mon man. John O’Brien! Do we even need this blog anymore?
And what about Keller for US?
No Reyna? No Keller? No Harkes? You gotta be kidding me!
Hopefully they’ll bust out the denim kits.
Is this some sort of charity event? How come I haven’t heard of this until now?
I was hoping the O’Brien-SBI connection would get the first mention in the comments.
Ahh, yes… John O’Brien finally back in the Nats picture…
I foresee some age-inflicted injuries coming….pulled hammies, twisted ankles, etc.
know he played for Dallas for a few years, but I don’t remember him with the nats.
yes he is playing for Dorados in the Primera A.
Hahahahha
Ill be at the Kings -Canucks game 🙁
No Reyna. Dammit. I was hopping for a Reyna – O’Brien pairing in the center of the park for old times sake. I look for Jones and McBride to continuing being the punching bag of Mexico. I bet they get hacked, slapped, stomped, spit on, and punched all game long. Of course, I bet Jones swings in a cross and McBride finishes with a thundering header.
SBI, finally giving us an answer on the O’Brien question.
Forgive me for not knowing, who is Ted Eck? I don’t remember ever hearing the name.
Agreed, this one would be a fun one to watch.
Job siting?
Man do i miss seeing McBride wear a US uniform. His absence is still felt.
I wish! I would seriously enjoy watching this game.
Cobi Jones will be relieved not to see red-card-Rafa on the pitch
Roy Lassiter was my childhood hero!! Fifa ’98 Road to the world cup!
As long as Lalas doesn’t get kicked in the groin again, it will be okay.
Or do I have that wrong?
Still, let’s be safe and have extra stretchers and riot gear on hand.
Oh man. Is this safe? I fear for McBride’s life. You know he is going to somehow come out of this game looking like Rocky.
No Kasey Keller? I am sure he is itching for an excuse to get back on the field already.
What has Roy Lassiter been doing?!
Isn’t Blanco still an active professional? These guys have all been retired for a while.
Is there any TV coverage, hadn’t seen it discussed before?
FUN!!! Glad to see that that these bitter rivals can appreciate and hopefully respect each other once they are retired.
What, no Blanco?