It has been almost two years since CONCACAF giants U.S. and Mexico met in a competitive fixture, when El Tri triumphed 1-0 in the Gold Cup final, but they renew their rivalry on Sunday in the CONCACAF Nations League final.
The U.S. has integrated a slew of Europe-based stars, but their eternal rivals remain strong despite the absence of some key names. With a trophy on the line in Denver, Jeff Carlisle (U.S.) and Eric Gomez (Mexico) assess the evolution of both teams over the past two years.