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Michael Bradley's performance against Mexico was a coming-of-age performance, writes Ives Galarcep.

Five players will be the key for the U.S. against Mexico, writes Ives Galarcep.

With the latest installment in the U.S.-Mexico rivalry over, Ives Galarcep points out five things we learned from the game.

Against Mexico, Jozy Altidore showed he's ready to be an impact player on the international stage, writes Ives Galarcep.

With the youthful U.S. team in transition, it was supposedly Mexico's time to shine. Sunday's Gold Cup final knocked that theory upside down, says Ives Galarcep.

The Mexican players deny it, but there's no question they are feeling pressure to beat the U.S., writes Ives Galarcep.

Based on its showing against Costa Rica, Canada poses a real threat to both Mexico and the U.S. in the Gold Cup, writes Ives Galarcep.

In the absence of high-profile guest nations in this year's CONCACAF Gold Cup tourney, expect regional powers Mexico and the U.S. to collide in the final, writes Ives Galarcep.

After the group stage in the Gold Cup, the U.S. national team is unblemished and confident, writes Ives Galarcep.

After defeating Mexico, one can only wonder what more Bob Bradley needs to do to convince USSF president Sunil Gulati that he's the right man for the job, writes Ives Galarcep.