Mexico Vs America

Have you ever watched a soccer match on Univision? The excitement, pride, passion and enthusiasm in the announcer’s voice can not be found by watching a soccer match on ESPN. Soccer is the national sport of Mexico and it shows through the fans that support the Mexican National Team, El Tri, during their matches1. All though Mexico’s soccer games are always high in attendance, the most anticipated game is always Mexico vs. United States of America2. The rivalry between these two national teams, dates back to the 1930s and is still important today3. But this existing rivalry between Mexico and the United States does not just exist on the field; it goes back to the annexation of Texas and questions what it means to be Mexican. First it is important …show more content…
In 1934 Mexico played the United states for the first time, and ever since then the two teams have had one of the biggest rivalries in soccer history20. The first time these two teams met the United States beat Mexico 4-221. For most years after this match Mexico won majority of these matches, holding the wining record of of 38 wins 18 losses and 14 ties; but recently the United States has become a force to recon with22. The Mexico vs USA game is one of the most highly anticipated games in the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Copa America. As both teams continue to improve their matches become more anticipated and as the fans become more prideful, making the rivalry even …show more content…
This grudge is still part of the rivalry that Mexican National team displays on the field against the United States. According to Professor Levy in the film “Gringos at the Gate” if the United States wins the soccer match they ride into Churubusco and replace the Mexican flag all over again35. But when Mexico wins the soccer match it is a chance for them to regain some of the pride that was lost after36. Steve Sampson, a for U.S National team coach, says that the Mexican-American War is a motivation tool when the two teams face each