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The ante has been upped for Jurgen Klinsmann as he makes preparations for the 2013 Gold Cup - his first official tournament as head coach of the U.S. national team.

This is the game we all look forward to every four years, the game that usually separates Mexico from the United States at the top of the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying standings.

Okay, moving on again. Well, maybe we got a daisy cup cocktail of knowledge. Two parts Beasley, one part Jozy, and a sprinkle of Guzan- tremendous focus from the Villa keeper who probably he was playing with ping paddles instead of gloves on his hands.

Mexico CONCACAF Champions League semifinals are set for April 2-4 and 9-11: *With Alex Morgan scoring twice, the U.S. women's national team, top ranked in the world, regained the Algarve Cup trophy with a 2-0 victory over second-rated Germany in Portugal.

After the Seattle Sounders secured passage with a 3-1 comeback victory over Mexican club Tigres late Tuesday, the Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles Galaxy will take their chances tonight.