On July 6, the U.S. and Mexico renew their long-standing soccer rivalry with a regional championship on the line in Houston.

Christian Pulisic isn't with the U.S. after deciding to sit out of the Gold Cup following two grueling seasons in Europe with AC Milan. The 26-year-old attacker told CBS Sports that he offered to play the two friendlies versus Turkiye and Switzerland before the tournament started, but coach Mauricio Pochettino turned him down.

CONCACAF Gold Cup hits the Midwest and West Coast over the next several weeks, as Mexico look to repeat as champions and become the first nation to win 10 Gold Cups.