From 2021 to 2024, the USMNT won four of the five major titles available in CONCACAF. In 2025, however, Mexico have turned the tide, winning both the Nations League and the Gold Cup.

HOUSTON — Chris Richards has noticed a turnaround in the U.S. team during the CONCACAF Gold Cup, a change from both the end of coach Gregg Berhalter’s tenure and the start of Mauricio Pochettino’s.

Chris Richards says the team is ready to “fight” as head coach Mauricio Pochettino brings a fresh identity after five straight wins.

Mexico midfielder Edson Álvarez, right, scores on a header in the second half of the CONCACAF Gold Cup final soccer match against the United States in Houston, Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Full preview for USMNT vs. Mexico in the Concacaf Gold Cup final including team news, predictions, how to watch and more.

Each team earned its spot in Sunday night’s final with one-goal victories on Wednesday night. The United States scored twice early vs. Guatemala but then held on for a 2-1 victory in St. Louis. Later ...

Raúl Jiménez set up a mouthwatering Concacaf Gold Cup final, striking the only goal in Mexico’s 1-0 victory over Honduras on Wednesday night to book a showdown with the United States with the ...

The USMNT faced off against defending champions Mexico in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup final at NRG Stadium, and it didn’t take long for Mauricio Pochettino’s side to strike first. Defender Chris ...

A look at Mexico Unlike the United States, which had struggles coming into the Gold Cup, Mexico had been in much stronger form after winning the CONCACAF Nations League in March.