Alamodome in running for U.S.-Mexico men’s soccer match

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The Alamodome is under consideration as a potential site for the upcoming exhibition soccer match between the U.S. Men’s National Team and arch-rival Mexico, a source familiar with the situation said Friday.

The U.S. men’s team will play El Tri Color in the United States on April 15 as part of a seven-match schedule over the first half of 2015. The slate also includes road dates at 2014 World Cup semifinalist the Netherlands (June 5) and reigning champ Germany (June 10).

The U.S. men were set to play at the Alamodome in September before their verbal agreement with Colombia fell through. It would have marked their first appearance in San Antonio since 1988.

A date with Mexico would more than make up for that cancellation given the history and heat of the rivalry.

Landon Donovan (10) of the United States celebrates with teammates Graham Zusi and Brad Davis after scoring against Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus, Ohio. The U.S. won, 2-0. less Landon Donovan (10) of the United States celebrates with teammates Graham Zusi and Brad Davis after scoring against Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus, Ohio. The U.S. ... more Photo: Kyle Robertson /McClatchy-Tribune News Service Photo: Kyle Robertson /McClatchy-Tribune News Service Image 1 of / 36 Caption Close Alamodome in running for U.S.-Mexico men’s soccer match 1 / 36 Back to Gallery

The United States is 17-32-14 overall against Mexico, but 12-5-5 since 2000. Included in that stretch is the U.S. men’s historic 2-0 victory in the 2002 World Cup’s Round of 16, the only time the two nations have met on soccer’s greatest stage.

The rivalry took a strange turn during qualification for the most recent World Cup when the U.S. men’s late goal against Panama saved Mexico from elimination. (Sample play-by-play from a Mexican TV broadcast: “We love you! We love you forever and ever! God bless America!)

They most recently battled to a 2-2 draw in Phoenix in an exhibition match in April. A local Spanish-language broadcaster presented the scorer of the aforementioned goal, midfielder Graham Zusi, with a bottle of tequila leading up to the game.

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