Mexico starting lineup
Mexico's starting lineup against the United States in a semifinal matchup at the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship on October 24, 2014.
Heather O'Reilly, Bianca Sierra
The United States' Heather O'Reilly and Mexico's Bianca Sierra.
Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapino during a semifinal matchup against Mexico at the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship.
Sandra Mayor, Ali Krieger
Mexico's Sandra Mayor holds off the United States' Ali Krieger during a semifinal match in the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship.
Christen Press
Christen Press of the United States rounds Mexican goalkeeper Pamela Tajonar in a semifinal match at the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship at PPL Park on October 24, 2014.
Lauren Holiday
Lauren Holiday in the midfield for the United States.
Alina Garciamendez, Sydney Leroux
Mexico's Alina Garciamendez and the United States' Sydney Leroux in a 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship semifinal.
Tobin Heath.
Tobin Heath.
Carli Lloyd
Carli Lloyd in a semifinal against Mexico at the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship on October 24, 2014.
Leo Cuellar
Leo Cuellar, head coach of Mexico.
United States
The United States celebrates after scoring a goal against Mexico at the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship.
Abby Wambach
The United States' Abby Wambach in a semifinal match against Mexico at the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship.
United States
The United States' starting lineup against Mexico in a semifinal at the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship on October 24, 2014, at PPL Park in Chester, Pa.

Sights: United States vs. Mexico in Semifinal of 2014 Women’s CONCACAF Championship

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CONCACAF Women's ChampionshipCynthia HobgoodImagesUSWNT
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[dropcap size=small]T[/dropcap]he United States defeated Mexico, 3-0, in the semifinals of the 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Championship at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. With the win, the U.S. qualified for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada as well as advanced to the finals of the tournament.

Mexico faced Trinidad & Tobago in the tournament’s third-place match and won in extra time, 4-2, to also qualify for next year’s World Cup.

The U.S. defeated Costa Rica, 6-0, in the final to capture its seventh regional championship.

Photojournalist Cynthia Hobgood roamed the sidelines to capture the action.

 

[divider]About the Photojournalist[/divider]

Cynthia Hobgood is a Washington, DC-based digital communications consultant, photographer and writer. Hobgood started covering soccer as a journalist in 2000 for weekly/daily publications and ultimately, the Associated Press (while also covering other pro and NCAA sports primarily in the DC area.) She previously helped launch a national youth sports nonprofit and started Full 90 Communications earlier this year. Hobgood has a master’s degree in sports management from The George Washington University School of Business and master of arts degree in English from Baylor University.