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Newsweek
a day ago
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- Newsweek
CONCACAF Gold Cup Futures Odds, Picks: MEX, USA Favored Entering Quarters
Entering Sunday's quarterfinal match vs. Costa Rica, Patrick Agyemang (right) and the USA have 2-to-1 odds to win the Gold Cup, per DraftKings. Entering Sunday's quarterfinal match vs. Costa Rica, Patrick Agyemang (right) and the USA have 2-to-1 odds to win the Gold Cup, per DraftKings. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. While the USA roster participating in this year's CONCACAF Gold Cup hardly resembles the first-choice XI that we'll see in action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it's no surprise to see the Americans among the favorites to win the Gold Cup. With group play in the books, eight teams are still alive in the final major international tournament before the 2026 World Cup here in the States next summer. Gold Cup Quarterfinal Schedule, Betting Odds Below is the schedule for the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup. Below are the odds via DraftKings, as of June 25, for all four quarterfinal matchups (all times ET): Panama vs. Honduras, Sat., 7:15 p.m. (PAN -145 // Draw +285 // HON +400) Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia, Sat., 10:15 p.m. (MEX -210 // Draw +310 // SA +600) Canada vs. Guatemala, Sun., 4 p.m. (CAN -300 // Draw +390 // GUA +800) USA vs. Costa Rica, Sun., 7 p.m. (USA -170 // Draw +300 // CR +450) The setup of the bracket means the winner of Canada-Guatemala will take on the winner of USA vs. Costa Rica, while the other semifinal matchup will pit the winners of Panama-Honduras and Mexico-Saudi Arabia. Both Gold Cup semifinal matches will take place on Wednesday, July 2 (7 p.m. and 10 p.m.), followed by the Gold Cup final at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, July 6. CONCACAF Gold Cup Winner Odds Entering QF Odds (DK, BetMGM) Mexico +150 USA +200 Canada +500 Panama +800 Saudi Arabia +1400 Costa Rica +1600 Honduras +2500 Guatemala +5000 DraftKings and BetMGM both expect the Gold Cup to once again come down to a battle between USA and Mexico. In fact, as of June 27, the Gold Cup winner odds for all eight quarterfinalists are identical at the two sportsbooks. Gold Cup Betting Analysis, Picks, Best Bets Anyone familiar with CONCACAF shouldn't be surprised to see that oddsmakers expect one of the three North American powers -- Mexico, USA or Canada -- to win this tournament. USA and Mexico have alternated as tournament winners of the last seven Gold Cups, with El Tri winning in 2023, 2019, 2015 and 2011, while the Americans won in 2013, 2017 and 2021. This year marks the 18th edition of the Gold Cup, with Mexico (9), USA (7) and Canada (1) having won all 17 previous Gold Cups. USA Gold Cup Betting News, Outlook It's an understatement to call the USA squad at this Gold Cup shorthanded. Key pieces who are out include Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Antonee Robinson, Sergiño Dest, Yunus Musah, Tim Weah, Weston McKennie and Gio Reyna. Under former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, who was hired to replace Gregg Berhalter following a disappointing showing at least year's Copa America on U.S. soil, the young American squad took down Trinidad and Tobago, Saudi Arabia and Haiti in Gold Cup group play, but it has been far from dominant. And the less said about how this team looked against Turkey and Switzerland in two pre-Gold Cup friendlies, which extended its losing streak under Pochettino to four matches, the better. Mexico Gold Cup Betting News, Outlook Mexico, like USA, has endured a tumultous last few years, including a group-stage exit at the 2022 World Cup and an early elimination from last year's Copa America. But under Manager Javier Aguirre -- who is in his third stint as coach of the Mexican national team -- El Tri emerged from group play as the betting favorite over the USA and Canada after beating the Dominican Rebuplic and Suriname and drawing Suriname in the group stage. Canada Gold Cup Betting News, Outlook Canada is expected to handle Guatemala in the quarters. That would likely set up a must-see Canada-USA clash in the Gold Cup semifinals (assuming USA beats Costa Rica). The Canadians not only reached knockout play in the Copa America last summer, but made it to the semifinals, where they lost to Argentina after knocking off Venezuela in the quarters. Two months ago, Canada lost to Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals on March 20, but beat USA 2-1 in the third-place match. Well-known Canadian manager Jesse Marsch has been a vocal critic of US Soccer in recent years, and even without Bayern star Alphonso Davies (who is dealing with a torn ACL), Canada will have the best player on the field in Jonathan David if we do get a USA vs. Canada semifinal matchup. 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Best Bets Mexico's (+150) chance to reach the final without playing either the USA or Canada in the semis makes it the safest bet to win its second straight tournament at the expense of its North American rivals. Playing Panama can be a headache in CONCACAF for any opponent (just ask the USA, which lost to Los Canaleros in the semifinals of the 2023 Gold Cup and again in group play during the 2024 Copa America), but I do like Mexico to find a way past Panama if those two meet in the Gold Cup semifinals. Panama might be a tempting longshot in that one, though, after three decisive wins in group play, including a 4-1 beatdown of Jamaica on Tuesday night. But if I have to give a pick and a best value play, I'm going with Mexico as the pick (1 unit) and Canada as the best longshot/value play at +500 (0.25 units) -- Panama is not getting enough respect, but I'm not quite willing to back them to get through El Tri. The Canadians have given the full-strength versions of USA plenty of trouble in recent years, and I expect Marsch to have his side ready to pounce on this uninspiring version of the USMNT. I'd love to be wrong, but USA has just not been good enough lately, and this squad does not have anything resembling the talent advantage it typically boasts. With that in mind, fading this American side under Pochettino is the right move until we're proven otherwise. Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
Associated Press
a day ago
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- Associated Press
Chicago Fire host Charlotte FC in conference action
Charlotte FC (8-10-1, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Fire (7-7-4, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Chicago -113, Charlotte FC +247, Draw +296; over/under is 3.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Fire host Charlotte FC in Eastern Conference action. The Fire are 5-5-4 against conference opponents. The Fire are third in the Eastern Conference with 35 goals led by Hugo Cuypers with 10. Charlotte is 5-7-0 in conference matchups. Charlotte is 3-0-0 when it records at least three goals. The matchup Saturday is the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Fire won the last game 4-1. TOP PERFORMERS: Cuypers has 10 goals and one assist for the Fire. Philip Zinckernagel has scored five goals over the last 10 games. Patrick Agyemang has scored six goals and added one assist for Charlotte. Wilfried Zaha has three goals and two assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Fire: 4-5-1, averaging 2.1 goals, 5.2 shots on goal and 4.7 corner kicks per game while allowing 2.0 goals per game. Charlotte: 2-8-0, averaging 1.4 goals, 5.0 shots on goal and 4.1 corner kicks per game while allowing 2.4 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Fire: Christopher Cupps (injured), David Poreba (injured), Chris Brady (injured), Carlos Teran (injured), Chris Mueller (injured), Rominigue Kouame N'Guessan (injured). Charlotte: Patrick Agyemang (injured), Nimfasha Berchimas (injured), Nathan Byrne (injured), Timothy Michael Ream (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Fox Sports
3 days ago
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- Fox Sports
USMNT transfer buzz: Cardoso agrees to Atléti move, Tillman to Leverkusen
The European transfer window will soon open and several key players in the United States men's national team player pool are expected to seek transfers with the hope of starring for the U.S. at the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer. Here is the latest reporting surrounding the stars of the U.S. men's national team in the summer transfer window: Johnny Cardoso From: Real Betis To: Atlético Madrid Coming off of a strong season with Real Betis, defensive midfielder Johnny Cardoso is nearing a €30 million ($34.8 million) move to Atlético Madrid on a five-year contract, according to Marca. Cardoso's transfer, if completed, will be the third-highest transfer fee paid for an American player behind Christian Pulisic ($65 million) and Folarin Balogun ($43 million). Patrick Agyemang From: Charlotte FC To: Derby County EFL Championship side Derby County are "closing in" on a deal to sign 24-year-old striker Patrick Agyemang from Charlotte FC, according to Fabrizio Romano. Derby County finished 19th in the Englsih second division while scoring just 48 goals. Agyemang has scored eight goals in 18 appearances for Charlotte this season. Matt Turner From: Nottingham Forest To: Lyon FA Cup winners Crystal Palace agreed to transfer goalkeeper Matt Turner to French side Lyon for a fee of €8 million ($9.2 million) earlier this month, and despite Lyon's recent relegation to Ligue 2 due to financial issues, the move isn't in jeopardy, according to GiveMeSport. Ricardo Pepi From: PSV Eidenhoven To: Fulham Ricardo Pepi's breakout season in the Dutch Eredivisie was cut short due to a season-ending meniscus injury, but there are Italian and Spanish clubs interested in making a move for the 22-year-old striker, including Premier League club Fulham, according to Fabrizio Romano. Pepi scored 18 goals in all club competitions last season. Yunus Musah From: AC Milan To: Napoli Following a forgettable season at AC Milan, which ended in a managerial change, Yunus Musah is expected to move clubs this summer, and Napoli is keen on the 22-year-old midfielder, according to multiple reports. Tim Weah From: Juventus To: Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest, who finished seventh in the Premier League last season, are in talks over a package deal that would land them Belgian winger Samuel Mbangula and American winger Tim Weah for a combined fee of €23 million ($26.7 million). Weah had six goals and five assists in all competitions for Juventus last season. Malik Tillman To: Bayer Leverkusen From: PSV Eindhoven Could Malik Tillman's breakout summer end with a high-profile move to Bayer Leverkusen? That's the latest reporting out of Germany from Sky Sport. Leverkusen are looking to fill the attacking void left after selling Florian Wirtz to Liverpool for a record fee, and Tillman — a native of Germany and product of Bayern Munich — could help fill that void. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from United States Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Associated Press
4 days ago
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- Associated Press
Sporting Kansas City hosts Charlotte FC in non-conference action
Charlotte FC (8-9-1, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sporting Kansas City (4-10-4, 14th in the Western Conference) Kansas City, Missouri; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Charlotte FC +145, Sporting Kansas City +156, Draw +259; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Sporting Kansas City and Charlotte FC meet in non-conference action. Sporting KC is 2-4-2 in home games. Sporting KC is 1-5-0 when it scores only one goal. Charlotte is 2-7-1 in road games. Charlotte ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference allowing only 29 goals. The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Dejan Joveljic has 10 goals and two assists for Sporting KC. Daniel Salloi has scored three goals over the last 10 games. Liel Abada has six goals and two assists for Charlotte. Patrick Agyemang has five goals and one assist over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sporting KC: 3-4-3, averaging 1.8 goals, 3.5 shots on goal and 3.2 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.9 goals per game. Charlotte: 3-7-0, averaging 1.6 goals, 5.4 shots on goal and 4.1 corner kicks per game while allowing 2.2 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Sporting KC: Zorhan Bassong (injured), Robert Voloder (injured), Dany Rosero (injured), Nemanja Radoja (injured). Charlotte: Patrick Agyemang (injured), Nimfasha Berchimas (injured), Nathan Byrne (injured), Timothy Michael Ream (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Washington Post
5 days ago
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- Washington Post
Competition should stiffen for unproven Americans in CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals
ARLINGTON, Texas — Matt Freese's gaffe that cost the U.S. the lead in a CONCACAF Gold Cup group play finale drew a reaction from coach Mauricio Pochettino that the Americans can apply to the rest of their last competitive test before next year's World Cup. 'Move on,' Pochettino said of the goalkeeper's botched clearing attempt before Patrick Agyemang's tiebreaking 75th-minute goal in a 2-1 victory over Haiti on Sunday night.
