Thursday, July 4, 2013

Gold Cup 2013 Analysis: Group C



Gold Cup 2013 Analysis: Group C

USA, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba

The Favorites: USA. The USA is the absolute favorite to win the weakest of the Gold Cup. The US will take their B Squad to this event. Landon Donovan is back in the fold for the tournament and will be ready to fight back for his spot back in the US squad.

The Contenders: Costa Rica can push the US and top the group. They have been in fine form during the WC qualifiers and are also favorites to win the Gold Cup. While several of their stars are out, expect them to go far in the tournament.






















The Outsiders: Belize and Cuba will fight it out for third place. Belize has made history by just qualifying to the tournament. Their lack of experience might hurt their efforts. The defector issue might haunt Cuba. Either way, neither team will likely make it far in the tournament.


Predictions: USA will finish on top with Costa Rica in making a strong push but will fall short. Cuba and Belize are happy just to make it to the Gold Cup and will be on the first plane back after their last game.