Dos - Zero

Once again the boys from the north tame the southern invaders. It wasn't exactly the beautiful game, but I'll take it. Is there any doubt that this has become THE game to watch in this hemisphere? The goals weren't exactly pretty but you have to give it to young Michael on being the opportunist. Personally, any game Oswaldo Sanchez gets embarrassed is a good game in my book (anyone forget his swipe at LD a few years ago); that second goal by Bradley has to give him nightmares. How about the cheap shots: Marquez on Howard (ejection) and the knocks on LD and Jozy late in the game. They hate us, which is fine because we hate them back. The concern I have is the abundance of cheap shots that seem to be getting worse, but this is where Bob Bradley comes in, "smile, get up, and walk away boys"! This is Bradley's doing...he's no Bruce Arena, and that's a good thing. We still have a young team that at times struggles to figure out who they are on the pitch, but Bob's "score board" attitude works and gives us the confidence and mental fortitude it will take in 2010. Mexico hates us because they no longer dominate North America. Look no further than last nights episode between the Mexican assistant and Frankie Hejduk. Many have voiced the opinion that Surfer Dude should have grown a pair and retaliated, but that's not Bob's way. Competitive and feisty, yes, stupid and reactionary, no. We didn't just beat Mexico on the pitch, we outclassed them even after the game, and THAT is why Mexico hates us.