It's been six years since Mexico last won a game in the USA...(a 2-1 win in the 1999 U.S. Cup) and the last time Mexico won a qualifier on U.S. soil was in 1972.

Perhaps more important, under Bruce Arena, the United States has consistently beaten Mexico when it mattered most, especially that World Cup second-round game in South Korea three years ago. They have established themselves as Mexico's equal, something preposterous to think about even 15 years ago.

In San Diego, the match will be shown live in both English and Spanish, at 4:25 pm PDT.