USMNT: What to Expect in Tonight’s World Cup Qualifier Against Mexico

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Published: September 10, 2013

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With a 2014 World Cup berth at stake tonight, it's very surprising to look at the CONCACAF standings and see Mexico sitting in fourth place, five points behind the United States. 

For a recent period of time, the United States team was one notch below Mexico in terms of international quality and success, especially in head-to-head matches. Since the United States' 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final collapse to Mexico, the rivalry has actually swung in their favor.

You could chalk that up to the coaching change made by the USSF who brought in Jurgen Klinsmann for Bob Bradley. His tactics, philosophy and faith in his players has been rewarded and justified in the improvements and progress the team has made in the last two-plus years. 

You might even chalk it up to the influx of dual citizenship players, specifically German-Americans, who have chosen to play for Klinsmann and the United States since his introduction as coach. There is no denying the increased quality of talent that players like Jermaine Jones, Timmy Chandler, Fabian Johnson and more recently, Aron Johannsson, Mix Diskerud and John Anthony Brooks have brought to the American side.

There has also been a rise in the quality of MLS play that has allowed players like Matt Besler, Omar Gonzalez, Graham Zusi, Eddie Johnson and Brad Evans a chance to shine in their opportunities under Klinsmann as well. 

Their individual influences have been noticeable and integral pieces to the growth this team has shown in recent months. 

Since Klinsmann has taken over the team, the pendulum has swung far in favor of the United States in their rivalry with Mexico. 

However, for tonight's crucial game, they must still tread lightly. 

Mexico is in disarray amidst the firing of their former coach, Chepo de la Torre, hours after a home loss to Honduras last Friday. The defeat at Estadio Azteca is only the secon...
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