[Taydeezy]

This is gonna be tough to pull out. If we get a point, it's a huge blow to El Tri's World Cup chances. We can afford to play a little looser and more relaxed because we are in very good shape to qualify. Yes, it's a rivalry and we want to beat them, but our players have perspective on this game. It's one away qualifier. Any point is a good point. It will be tough to win in Azteca. Azteca is basically like The Swamp if the elevation was 7000 feet and you gave the fans Red Bull and crack before the game.

Now, Mexico is under scrutiny that would make the New York media look relaxed. The entire country has the Mexico National Team under a microscope. If they lose to the rich, white gringos at Azteca for the first time EVER and don't make the World Cup, heads will roll.

I have been holding out hope for a 2-1 USA win before the game. It's 1-1 right now, so maybe we can hold, and someone like Altidore can come off the bench and bang one home in the later minutes.