The United States Mens National Team’s quest to repeat as Concacaf Nations League Champions continues on Thursday with an immense match against southern rivals Mexico. The two nations matched up in last years Nations League Final, which saw the United States win 3-2 in dramatic fashion.
Gio Reyna, Christian Pulisic, and Folarin Balogun headline Callaghan’s 24-player roster for the tournament’s final four matches. With a core of returning players and newly added talent the USMNT is favored to lift the trophy.
Mexico has failed to defeat the USMNT in its last five head-to-head meetings, falling to their foes in last years Nations League Final and Gold Cup Final in heart-breaking fashion. El Tri will look for a spark of hope to reach the Final for a second consecutive year as they face an uphill battle.
In Europe, the UEFA Nations League continues with four nations left in the race for a European trophy.
The semi-final round kicks off Wednesday afternoon with two of the worlds top ten nations going head-to-head. Croatia (6) travels to the Netherlands (7) for its head-to-head match with the Dutch. Both countries go into their semi-final match with hopes of a finals berth.
UEFA Nations League action continues on Thursday with another top-ten battle between Spain and Italy. The Azzuri will look for revenge as Spain snapped their 37 game unbeaten streak last time the two faced.
After failing to qualify for the 2022 FIFA Wold Cup Roberto Mancini’ and his side will look to restore the pride of their nation.
With only a selective number of top divisions still in play, Major League Soccer takes center stage with Los Angles FC and Houston Dynamo going head-to-head with mid-week Western Conference action.
The two clubs faced off just a few days ago at PNC Stadium where Houston routed LAFC 4-0. The Black and Gold will look for revenge in front of a raving home crowd as Steve Cherundolo and his side look to put pressure on first place ST. Louis City SC.
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Here is a look at This Weekend’s Top 5 Matches to Watch, as well as a full rundown of This Weekend’s Soccer on TV and Online:
This Weekend’s Top 5 Matches to Watch
1. United Sates vs. Mexico – The USMNT is on the brink of repeating as Nations League Champions but face their greatest foe in Mexico before they can think of a Final.
2. Spain vs. Italy – The Mediterranean derby takes center stage in Europe as Italy will look to defeat Spain for the first time since 2016.
3. Netherlands vs. Croatia – Croatia, the sixth ranked nation in the world goes toe-to-toe with the Netherlands, who currently hold the number seven spot in FIFA’s power rankings.
4. Los Angeles FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC – Three meets seven this week as Houston travel to BMO Stadium for its second consecutive match with LAFC. The Black and Gold will be looking for revenge as the Dynamo smashed LAFC 4-0 just last weekend.
5. Panama vs. Canada – Canada and Panama square off in their Concacaf Nations League Semi-final with a chance of a finals berth for the first time in both countries history.
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