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May I suggest by skip encarnacion

That Landon Donovan, being a Southern Californian, might have a vastly different relationship with El Tri than a midwestern USMNT supporter.

I'm the same way, I'm afraid. I live amongst many El Tri supporters and count many of them as close friends. When we play, it's bragging rights and I want them all to suffer.

But on an occasion such as this, I'm rooting for them to do well. Not saying I want them to win the whole thing.

You'd be surprised how many El Tri supporters root for the USMNT. It's not Celtic/ Rangers and I prefer it that way.

This is the CA of course. Could be a different story in Mexico.