5 Gold Cup Fast Facts

by Rob Joyce
Consider it a primer to next summer’s World Cup in Russia. Last weekend the United States kicked off the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-1 draw against Panama. The 16-team tournament, held every two years, doesn’t actually hold much significance on a grand scale – there won’t be any World Cup qualifications here, and there’s no guarantee the winner qualifies for the 2021 Confederations Cup. But it’s a chance for Bruce Arena to continue his quest t