The North American Nations Cup was the

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(soccer) championship for the

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's North American Zone.

Overview

The tournament was seen as a disappointment, with promoters complaining that the

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's decision to send their first choice team to play against

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had a severe effect on attendances. Promoter ''ProLinks Vice-President Fred Guzman commented that "We're disappointed because we expected Mexico's fans to carry the tournament. But where were the U.S. fans? The U.S. federation has to create a situation where people rally around the national team." The ''

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'' reported that "not even Latinos bought the North American Nations Cup, which, in its second year, is having trouble holding the interest even of the three teams involved." To prepare for the competition the US team played against

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and Paraguayan club side Olimpia. Following the competition's completion, Bruce Murray was the U.S. all-time highest goalscorer with 13 goals.

Venues

Results

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Scorers

Two goals * Bruce Murray *

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One goal *

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* Luis Antonio Valdéz *

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References

External links

Tournament results

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