Defender Michael Parkhurst has rejoined the U.S. Men’s National Team ahead of its semifinal matchup against Honduras in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Additionally, Chicago Fire goalkeeper Jon Busch has been called in to replace Luis Robles, who has rejoined FC Kaiserslauten ahead of the Bundesliga season.
The U.S. Men’s National Team continues its quest for three consecutive Gold Cup titles when it faces Honduras in the semifinals at Soldier Field on Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m. CT live on Fox Soccer Channel, TeleFutura and the Futbol de Primera Radio Network.
The U.S. Men’s National Team got an overtime penalty kick from forward Kenny Cooper to earn a 1-0 victory against Panama and advance to the semifinals of the 2009 Gold Cup.
Quotes from U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Bob Bradley and players after their 2-1 overtime victory against Panama in the 2009 Gold Cup.
For their victory against world No. 1 ranked Spain in the semifinals of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, the United States Men’s National Team was awarded the 2009 ESPY for “Best Upset” at the 17th annual awards ceremony in Los Angeles, Calif. The show will be televised on ESPN and ESPNHD on Sunday, July 19, starting at 9 p.m. ET.
After going undefeated in Group B action, the U.S. Men’s National Team faces Panama for a place in the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals.