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  Gold Cup: Official site Gold Cup 2005. News, scores, stats | Terra
Three years later, the Gold Cup™ field included a guest team, defending FIFA World Cup Champions, Brazil, but still Mexico captured their second title with a 2:0 victory over the samba kings in the final in front of 88,000 spectators at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
After the tournament field was increased to twelve teams for the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup™, Canada made history winning their first major international honour in more than 100 years of football by defeating Colombia in the final 2:0 at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
After the USA claimed its first CONCACAF Gold Cup™ crown in over 10 years by topping Costa Rica in the 2002 finals at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Mexico returned to the top of the Confederation with their fourth crown in 2003 with 1:0 win over Brazil in the final at the Estadio Azteca.
www.us.terra.com /goldcup2005/historia.html   (665 words)

  
 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the main national football competition of the CONCACAF[?] nations.
The participating nations are from North and Central America and from the Caribbean islands.
In recent years the Gold Cup has also become a qualifying tournament for the Copa America.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/go/Gold_Cup.html   (75 words)

  
 Gold Cup: Official site Gold Cup 2005. News, scores, stats | Terra
Three matchdays of 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup™ were played at Gillette Stadium, which drew over 57,000 soccer fans.
It’s a great event, and it has created some truly historic moments, such as the 1998 Finals with USA vs. Mexico, where the Coliseum completely sold out and an overflow crowd was accommodated at the Sports Arena to watch the match on closed circuit televsion.
The Orange Bowl, which will be hosting the Gold Cup™ for a record fifth consecutive edition since 1998, has been the site of several of the country’s greatest soccer matches including the 1996 Summer Olympics.
www.us.terra.com /goldcup2005/estadios.html   (1191 words)

  
 CBS News | Mexico Ends U.S. Streak In Gold Cup | December 13, 1999 05:18:31
Mexico, which played the Americans to ties in two World Cup qualifying matches last year, won the Gold Cup for the third time.
The Mexicans had humbled the U.S. team 4-0 in the Gold Cup final in Mexico City in 1993.
Keller was voted the Gold Cup's MVP, with Radosavljevic second in the reporters' balloting.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/1998/02/15/archive/main2849.shtml   (639 words)

  
 Tell Me About: The 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The CONCACAF Gold Cup will look a bit different than it has in the past, as the tournament in 2007 will consist of teams from the CONCACAF region only.
"As the Gold Cup was in its infancy and early growth, guest teams played a very welcome part in the success of the Gold Cup and its awareness throughout the region and, then, the rest of the world.
CONCACAF President Jack Warner added, "This is, of course, excellent news for two more members of CONCACAF who will now be playing in next year's Gold Cup and showing how their game has progressed; as did Panama, for example, in reaching the 2005 Gold Cup final."
ussoccerplayers.com /latest_soccer_news/528303.html   (558 words)

  
 South Africa To Play In 2005 Concacaf Gold Cup - SoccerPulse Community
CONCACAF President, Jack Warner, issued the invitation to South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Molephi Oliphant, who has confirmed that South Africa would like to be part of the event.
SAFA Chief Executive Officer, Danny Jordaan, said that, “The CONCACAF Gold Cup is one of the world’s top tournaments for national teams and the chance to participate will be an invaluable experience for the South African team.
Since 1996 a number of teams from outside the CONCACAF region have accepted invitations to participate in the Gold Cup and previous guests have included Brazil (1996, 1998, 2003), Colombia (2000, 2003), Peru (2000) and Ecuador (2002).
www.soccerpulse.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=16952   (967 words)

  
 United Soccer Leagues (USL)
The 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup™ venues include four stadiums new to the event; Qwest Field in Seattle (Washington); the Home Depot Center near Los Angeles in Carson (California); Reliant Stadium in Houston (Texas); and Giants Stadium close to New York City in East Rutherford (New Jersey).
Commenting on the announcement of venues, CONCACAF General Secretary Chuck Blazer said, “The popularity of the CONCACAF Gold Cup has grown year over year and the 2005 edition promises to be the biggest and best Gold Cup yet.
CONCACAF “The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football” is one of six continental confederations of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) and serves as the governing body of football in this part of the world.
www.uslsoccer.com /home/90987.html   (2139 words)

  
 FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
It was the level of the football that made the biggest impression in the CONCACAF championship.
On the Friday afternoon of the Jamaica-El Salvador first-round game, CONCACAF General Secretary Chuck Blazer was gazing gloomily out of his window at the downpour when he got a call from the television crew, who were at the Los Angeles Coliseum: You need a boat to get out on to the field, they told him.
For Jack Warner, this was the year in which "our Gold Cup became recognized throughout the world as a tournament of major importance." Next time, in 2000, Concacaf is considering a 12 team tournament to be played in four stadiums – all in the USA – and featuring three guest teams.
www.fifa.com /en/print/article/0,4039,9525,00.html   (928 words)

  
 1998 Concacaf Gold Cup
Brazil was invited again, and brought their senior team this time.
Jamaica, getting ready for the 1998 World Cup, pulled the stunner of the first round.
The tri-colores won their third straight Gold Cup, 1-0, on a Luis Hernandez goal.
www.seattleluxury.com /encyclopedia/entry/1998_CONCACAF_Gold_Cup   (285 words)

  
 Miller Lite to Sponsor CONCACAF Gold Cup Tournament
The CONCACAF Gold Cup(TM) is the confederation’s showpiece event for men’s national teams as it crowns the regional champion.
After the tournament field was increased to twelve teams for the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup(TM), Canada made history winning their first major international honour in more than 100 years of football by defeating Colombia in the final 2:0 at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
After the USA claimed its first CONCACAF Gold Cup(TM) crown in over 10 years by topping Costa Rica in the 2002 finals at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Mexico returned to the top of the Confederation with their fourth crown in 2003 with 1:0 win over Brazil in the final at the Estadio Azteca.
www.hispanianews.com /archive/2007/01/26/miller_lite_to_sponsor_concacaf.htm   (744 words)

  
 Gold Cup qualification resumes for Caribbean and Central America
NEW YORK (February 18, 2005) - The road to the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup™ is reaching the final stage for both the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) and the Union Centroamericana de Fútbol (UNCAF) as each prepares to hold their final round-qualification tournament in Barbados and Guatemala, respectively.
The 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup™ will consist of Canada, Mexico, USA, three Caribbean nations to qualify from the CFU Digicel Cup, four Central American teams from the UNCAF Nations Cup and two guest teams: South Africa and another to be announced.
CONCACAF “The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football” is one of six continental confederations of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) and serves as the governing body of football in this part of the world.
www.mysoccer.com /ussf5/cup0218.php   (697 words)

  
 The Year in American Soccer, 1998
This was followed by the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup, to decide the North American champion.
MLS Cup '98 moved to the west coast, being held at the Rose Bowl, where a crowd of 51,350 saw a tough, closely fought match ultimately dominated by the Fire's steady goalkeeping from Zach Thornton and playmaking of Peter Nowak as the Fire brought United's dynasty to an end, with a 2-0 shutout.
CONCACAF Champions Cup: In the qualification playoff, Colorado Rapids (MLS) lost to Leon (Mexico) 1-0, 2-4 losing on goals aggregate.
www.sover.net /~spectrum/year/1998.html   (8689 words)

  
 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The second Gold Cup tournament was not quite as successful for the United States, but the team still advanced to the finals where they fell to Mexico, 4-0, at Azteca Stadium.
In that match, the U.S. extended their unbeaten Gold Cup run to nine-games with a 103rd minute golden goal from defender Cle Kooiman.
The 2003 Gold Cup was the first in 10 years to be played in two countries, with the games in both Mexico and the United States.
www.soccerhall.org /history/CONCACAFGoldCup.htm   (1454 words)

  
 Tell Me About: The 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The CONCACAF Gold Cup will look a bit different than it has in the past, as the tournament in 2007 will consist of teams from the CONCACAF region only.
"As the Gold Cup was in its infancy and early growth, guest teams played a very welcome part in the success of the Gold Cup and its awareness throughout the region and, then, the rest of the world.
CONCACAF President Jack Warner added, "This is, of course, excellent news for two more members of CONCACAF who will now be playing in next year's Gold Cup and showing how their game has progressed; as did Panama, for example, in reaching the 2005 Gold Cup final."
www.ussoccerplayers.com /exclusives/528303.html   (497 words)

  
 ussoccer.com - Women's National Team
On the line in the Women’s Gold Cup Final are not only regional bragging rights, but the CONCACAF championship and the USA’s streak of 31 consecutive games unbeaten, an all-time record set with the win over Mexico.
Canada won the 1998 CONCACAF Qualifying Tournament when the USA did not participate as it had already been given a berth to the 1999 Women’s World Cup as host.
This was the most expeditious route the USA has ever taken to the Women’s World Cup as the team played five matches in qualifying in 1991, four in 1995 and five again in 2002.
www.ussoccer.com /articles/viewArticle.jsp_281521.html   (1625 words)

  
 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the fourth edition of the Gold Cup, the soccer championship of North and Central America (CONCACAF).
The tournament was once again held in the United States, in Los Angeles, Miami, and Oakland.
The United States couldn't repeat that performance in front of a pro-Mexican final crowd in Los Angeles.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1998_CONCACAF_Gold_Cup   (231 words)

  
 Sports Venue Technology - 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup
Turkey finished third at the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™, and with the other European representative in the Confederations Cup being Euro 2000 champions France, who also qualified as hosts, FIFA decided to select another team to fill the eighth slot.
It has hosted nine FIFA World Cup™ matches, the final of the UEFA Champions League in 2000 and the finals of the French domestic cup tournaments, as well as numerous Six Nations rugby matches and other cultural and sporting events.
Classed as an 'English-style' arena, the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium is the home of Saint-Etienne and is also known as the 'Green Cauldron', a reflection of the home team's colours and their passionate supporters, known to be some of the most vocal and loyal in France.
www.sportsvenue-technology.com /projects/confed_cup   (784 words)

  
 CONCACAF
- The USA won the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup™ after defeating Canada 2:1 after extra time in the finals held at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California on Sunday evening.
- Canada and USA progressed to the FIFA Women’s World Cup China 2007 after posting victories over Jamaica and Mexico, respectively, in the semifinals of the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup™ at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California USA on Wednesday evening.
- Jamaica and Mexico advanced to the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup™ Semifinals after defeating Panama and Trinidad & Tobago, respectively, in the first round held at the Tropical Park Stadium in Miami, Florida USA on Sunday.
www.concacaf.com /competitions/wgoldcup   (335 words)

  
 FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
Winner of the OFC Cup (to be held in Brisbane in September 1998)
The eight teams will be split into two groups and play in accordance with the league system, followed by the semifinals and the finals.
The first FIFA/Confederations' Cup was staged in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in December 1997 and won by Brazil.
www.fifa.com /en/print/article/0,4039,10988,00.html   (188 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Sports: Pope relishes role of defensive stopper
Today, Pope is a key to the 23-man national-team Gold Cup roster, which plays Thursday at Qwest Field against Cuba in its first match toward the goal of winning the CONCACAF (North American) championship.
Pope figures to make his third World Cup team, but is realistic that if he is named to the 2006 squad, he expects it to be his swan song as far playing with the national team.
Pope has been around for so long that even his Gold Cup teammates, namely 23-year-old midfielder Brad Davis, looked up to Pope when they were young players dreaming about the national team.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/sports/2002356351_goldcup03.html   (1061 words)

  
 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the sixth edition of the Gold Cup, the football (soccer) championship of North and Central America (CONCACAF).
The tournament was once again held in the United States, in Miami and Pasadena.
Canada, who rode the coin toss all the way to winning the 2000 cup, needed luck once again, as all games in Group D ended with a 2-0 result.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/2002_CONCACAF_Gold_Cup   (219 words)

  
 Soccer: CONCACAF Gold Cup
Colombia advances to Gold Cup semifinal with triumph in penalty kicks.
Television coverage is scant for Americans in Gold Cup tournament.
CONCACAF staged championships from 1963-1971, after which the winner of the World Cup qualifying tournament was considered the continental champion.
www.soccertimes.com /facts/international/goldcup.htm   (203 words)

  
 Soccerway.com · International · World · CONCACAF Gold Cup · 2007 · Group Stage
Gold Cup: Panama defeats Colombia, advances to first final
Gold Cup: Late heroics lift USA to final
Gold Cup: Costa Rica, USA advance to quater-finals with victories
www.soccerway.com /international/world/concacaf-gold-cup   (119 words)

  
 NOMADS Soccer Club
1998: One of the biggest surprise stories on the U.S. World Cup Team, he went from borderline National Team pool player to starting in two of the USA's three games in the 1998 World Cup...
Added to the U.S. National Team's 1996 Gold Cup roster after Ernie Stewart was dropped due to injury...
Married in 1997 to Kim, and are proud parents of Frankie Nesta, born Feb. 25, 1998, the same day his U.S. teammates played Belgium in Brussels...
www.nomadssoccer.org /Alumni/members/141454.html   (843 words)

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