Football Champions

California Victory @ BYU Cougars—2-1 California

I’m picking against the Cougs, but I’ll be rooting for them tonight with my son.

US vs El Salvador (Foxboro)—3-0 US

I think the US will really turn things on for this one, finally. It wouldn’t surprise me to see Landon get a brace.

Trinidad & Tobago vs Gautemala (Foxboro)—0-1 Guatemala

T & T will fall to the Guatemalans, and Ruiz will get another player tossed out.

Cuba vs Honduras (Houston)—1-0 Cuba

I think Cuba has the chance to pull off an upset against Honduras.

Mexico vs Panama (Houston)—2-1 Mexico

I’d love to pick against Mexico, but I don’t think that will happen. They should be able to get things put in order in time for the Gold Cup quarter finals.

Tacoma FC @ BYU Cougars—1-1 Draw

A tired BYU side, a strong Tacoma side should make this a draw, which leaves Tacoma ahead of BYU in the standings (for now).

Abbotsford Rangers @ BYU Cougars—0-1 BYU

Though they’ll be more tired than in the previous game, I still think the Cougars will be too much for the Rangers.

I’m already loading up my DVR with as many Gold Cup games as I think my wife will let me watch. I sure hope that the RSL management and coaches are planning on spending some significant time watching, rewatching, and dissecting the games.

I may not be an expert on the nations represented, but everything I’ve read tells me that there may be some quality players that might be lured to play in the MLS, and RSL has both the slots and the cap room to make some deals — especially if there were a quality midfielder or promising striker or defender to bring into the mix.

So, is the RSL management watching the Gold Cup? I sure hope so — and I hope none of their wives mind.