USWNT Suffers Historic Defeat to Mexico in CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup Clash In a monumental upset, Mexico secures a 2-0 victory against the U.S. women’s soccer team during the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, marking only the second time in history that they emerged triumphant. The defeat halts USA’s 80-match unbeaten streak at home against CONCACAF teams, signaling a significant setback for the four-time world champions. Despite this setback, both teams advance to the knockout stage, setting the stage for intense quarterfinal action.
In a historic turn of events, Mexico secured a remarkable victory against the U.S. women’s soccer team, marking only the second time in history that they emerged triumphant. This occurred during the CONCACAF W Gold Cup clash held in California, where Mexico prevailed with a 2-0 win over the four-time world champions.
Lizbeth Ovalle orchestrated Mexico’s early lead in the first half with a skillful lob from the edge of the box, eluding U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher and two defenders. The victory was sealed in stoppage time by Mayra Pelayo-Bernal, whose powerful strike from outside the box left no chance for the U.S. defense. This victory marked Mexico’s second win against the USA in 43 meetings, with their previous triumph dating back to the 2010 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying.
The defeat not only halted the USA’s impressive 80-match unbeaten streak at home against CONCACAF teams but also marked the first loss for the USWNT under interim coach Twila Kilgore. Expressing disappointment, U.S. forward Alex Morgan admitted that the team didn’t deliver their optimal performance.
U.S. defensive midfielder Sam Coffey condemned the loss, labeling it as “unacceptable” and acknowledging that the team was outperformed. She stressed the importance of learning from the defeat and maintaining unity within the group to progress forward.
Despite Mexico’s failure to qualify for the previous year’s World Cup, their impressive performance in the Gold Cup saw them topping Group A, while the United States finished as runners-up. Both teams secured spots in the knockout stage, with Coffey emphasizing the need for focus as they enter the quarterfinals.
