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Five memorable matches between Mexico and USA

By Ernesto Hernandez

Paul Aguilar of Mexico watches his game winning shot on goal as US goalkeeper Brad Guzan looks on during their 2015 CONCACAF Cup match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on October 10, 2015. The match is a playoff for the 2017 Confederations Cup. The United States lost to Mexico 3-2. AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
Paul Aguilar of Mexico watches his game winning shot on goal as US goalkeeper Brad Guzan looks on during their 2015 CONCACAF Cup match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on October 10, 2015. The match is a playoff for the 2017 Confederations Cup. The United States lost to Mexico 3-2. AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) /
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Benny Feilhaber scored the winning goal for USA. USA defeated Mexico 2-1 in the final of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup at sold out Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on June 24, 2007. (Photo by Tony Quinn/MLS) *** Local Caption ***
Benny Feilhaber scored the winning goal for USA. USA defeated Mexico 2-1 in the final of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup at sold out Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on June 24, 2007. (Photo by Tony Quinn/MLS) *** Local Caption *** /

3. 2007 Gold Cup Final

Interestingly enough, the 2007 Gold Cup final was the last time Mexico and the USMNT met at Soldier Field. The predominantly Mexican crowd were on hand to see the US beat Mexico after Benny Feilhaber scored a tremendous volley from outside the box in the 73rd minute.

It was one of the best goals in this rivalry and, similar to the Paul Aguilar goal, made better because it was the winning goal to give his side the title.

This game was during a time in which both sides had all their best players on hand and felt special. While it still is, it has been watered down because of how many times they seem to face either through the Gold Cup, qualifiers, or friendly games.

The US was coached by Bruce Arena and included players such as Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, Carlos Bocanegra, DaMarcus Beasley, and so on. It was a good US team that had depth. Something that cannot really be said of today’s team. Coached by Bob Bradley, it’s one of the better teams in recent memory.

As for Mexico they still had Rafael Marquez alongside Oswaldo Sanchez, Jared Borgetti, Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Pavel Pardo, Ricardo Osorio, and a young Andres Guardado. However, coached by Hugo Sanchez, it was a rare occasion in which one side had a clear coach advantage.

The win not only gave the US the title, it also gave them a birth to the 2009 Confederations Cup in which they made it all the way to the final, including getting past Spain, the reigning European champions.

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