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July 27, 2009 McIntyre: Mexico restores psyche with confidence-building win Mexico's resounding triumph in the Gold Cup final restored confidence to an El Tri squad that was badly in need of some, writes Doug McIntyre.

July 26, 2009 Galarcep: Gold Cup final recap The U.S. team's second-half meltdown in its 5-0 loss to Mexico was largely a reflection of the lineup's inexperience and lack of composure, writes Ives Galarcep.

Mexico 5-0 U.S.: El Tri run rampant Dos Santos leads El Tri's demolition of U.S.

July 23, 2009 U.S. 2-0 Honduras: U.S. heads to Gold Cup final Clarence Goodson and Kenny Cooper each scored to give the Americans a 2-0 victory over Honduras on Thursday night and a spot in their third straight CONCACAF Gold Cup final.

Costa Rica 1-1 Mexico: El Tri win on penalties Mexico beat Costa Rica on penalties in a tense semi-final on Thursday to reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup final where they will play the United States, 2-0 victors over Honduras.

July 22, 2009 U.S. renews acquaintances with Honduras Honduras and the Americans play for the third time in less than two months in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals Thursday night.

July 21, 2009 Galarcep: Gold Cup semifinal preview The Gold Cup semifinals see the U.S. team matchup with a familiar foe in Honduras, writes Ives Galarcep.

July 20, 2009 Parkhurst rejoins U.S. for Gold Cup semifinal Defender Michael Parkhurst is rejoining the U.S. roster for Thursday's semifinal against Honduras in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

July 19, 2009 Mexico 4-0 Haiti: Sabbah stars as El Tri cruise Miguel Sabah scored two goals and Mexico advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals without suspended coach Javier Aguirre, defeating Haiti 4-0 Sunday night.

Costa Rica 5-1 Guadeloupe: Saborio leads Ticos Alvaro Saborio scored two goals and Costa Rica advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals for the first time since 2003, beating Guadeloupe 5-1 Sunday in the first sporting event played at the new Cowboys Stadium.

McIntyre: U.S. versus Panama recap Trailing at the half, an inexperienced U.S. squad dug deep to pull out an overtime win against Panama, writes Doug McIntyre.

July 18, 2009 U.S. 2-1 Panama: Cooper the hero in OT With just one regular in the starting lineup, the United States rallied past Panama into the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Honduras 1-0 Canada: Martinez pen the difference Walter Martinez scored a goal in the 36th minute of the first half to lead Honduras to a 1-0 win over Canada and into the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal.

July 16, 2009 U.S. playing short-handed against Panama The United States will be playing short-handed in Saturday's CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal against Panama.

Galarcep: Gold Cup quarterfinal preview Handicapped by a depleted squad, the U.S. will face its toughest test yet at the Gold Cup against Panama, writes Ives Galarcep.