The Team: Mexico (aka “El Tri”) did not enjoy a very strong qualifying campaign. In fact, until they enjoyed a late run, they were pretty pedestrian. Plus, other than their recent strong performance in the Gold Cup Final, the US Nats have seemed to have their number (and it has been 2-0). Mexico is proud when it comes to soccer, but they have only made it to the Round of 8 twice, and both times they lost even though the tourney was being played on home soil.  Read more... (244 words, 3 images, estimated 59 secs reading time)