For a long time, the U.S.-Mexico series was one-sided. Mexico had the advantage not only on the field, but in the stands.
When the Americans would head south of the border, they would be greeted by 87,000 Mexican fans who presented more than an intimidating atmosphere. When the Red, White & Blue would play at home, the Mexicans would sellout whatever venue the game was held in. The U.S. just couldn’t win.
That was until a cold night in late February of 2001 when the game was held in the country’s first professional soccer specific stadium in Columbus, Ohio.