U.S. Men’s Soccer: Winless in Azteca
The U.S. men’s soccer team lost to Mexico 2-1 yesterday. Mexico came back from a short-lived 1-0 lead by the U.S. team with Miguel Sabah kicking in the game-winning goal. The American men still have a chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, however. The Takeaway’s sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin talks about the match, his hopes, and his continued frustration.
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