British Reactions to USA vs Mexico CONCACAF 2023 Highlights!

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[@joshteweles221]

For decades, when opposition goalies take goal kicks, Mexican fans yell “eeehhhhh… puto!” when the ball is struck. It can be translated to a few different things but one of them is “faggot.” They’ve been repeatedly warned but don’t seem ready to stop anytime soon. The ref called the game five minutes into added time when they did it a 2nd time.

[@Goldenstormer]

The reason why the game was stop early because of the Mexican fans where saying a bad word in Spanish or some other chants that they where saying as well

[@Yousemimight]

Who would have thought one of your most watched videos would be soccer....

[@searchyo8730]

The putoo chant wasnt aimed at the usa or its goal keeper. it's was aimed against the Mexican federation. Mexican fans are tired of how bad the Mexican federation has operated Mexican soccer in the past 30 years. Every time the chant comes up fifa fines mexico thousands of dollars.

[@Yousemimight]

@searchyo8730 no it was at the goalie...they do it more than here and it is as the goalie takes a goal kick.

[@gracielynn9623]

We have a lot of Mexican Americans in the United States population, so a lot of people go to the game wearing gear from both countries. Also fans aren’t required to have separate ends in advance like the nations league, semifinal or final, or any game between countries that played at a neutral location. There is no specific USA end and no specific Mexico end.

[@DNReacts]

I thought that may be the case, thank you!

[@aka3927]

But we all know it was Mexican fans throwing shit and trashing a multi billion dollar stadium in the opposing teams country that vegas taxpayers funded

[@joegoss30]

@@DNReacts Mexico probably had about 75% or more of the crowd. They have always drawn well in the US, especially in big stadiums. They get really upset when the team doesn't do well and are known for a certain chant that gets them in trouble with FIFA.

[@blacksunday4231]

Yes, this is something I can relate to. I'm an American with a Mexican background. My dad is from Mexico and my mom is also American born with Mexican born parents. I grew up rooting for Mexico like my dad, but over time grew to like team USA as well. I still like both teams, but lean more towards the USMNT these days.

[@hyperrat12]

I'm so glad to see the youth appreciate where they've grown up. All of my Mexican friends (born in the US) would rather talk shit than support the US. I'm first gen myself from 2 backgrounds, but I'm American first.

[@gracielynn9623]

He did not get sent off for taunting the crowd, he got sent off for putting his hands on one of the Mexican players necks. It’s completely ridiculous sending off because as you can see, he was surrounded by like six Mexican players and was trying to defend himself to get away.

[@DNReacts]

Yeah he may have been defending himself but if you put your hands on someone’s throat you give the ref no choice. It’s a shame for him though!

[@StolenFace11]

@@DNReacts What's great is that in the frame where you stopped to try to break down the situation, there is literally a Mexican player with his hand around an American player's neck.

[@DNReacts]

He should have gone as well 😂

[@gregweatherup9596]

There’s another highlight clip where McKennie did hook the crook of his arm around a Mexican players neck and used that as leverage to try to throw him down. The two American reds were provoked but did warrant reds. The 2 Mexican reds were deliberate and there were a few other Mexican players that should of also gotten reds. Honestly CONCACAF should be considering additional fines/penalties on Mexico for the actions of their players and fans in that game. That being said I have no idea why the Mexican goalie (Ochoa) got a yellow- he was trying to break up the scrum and props to that Mexican bench player who helped extradite McKennie from that 1st scrum.

[@1868JG]

@@gregweatherup9596the reds on the Americans only make sense if more than 2 Mexicans got reds. Mexico should have had fewer players on the pitch at the end of everything.

[@cmyoung14]

Understanding all of the political, social, geographical subtleties of this rivalry lends context to this situation. Even the Spanish broadcast announcers said that the behavior of the Mexican national team players was shameful. There was plenty of blame to go around, but there is a lot of pride when these teams play!

[@chapinENnyc]

the spanish broadcasters speaking out against mexico that’s something new . they have also been pro mexico no matter what . they are the most bias broadcasters you’ll hear

[@33amra33]

​@@chapinENnycNot all Mexican broadcasts. At least in TV Azteca they get very very critical, to the point they start cursing at them.

[@chapinENnyc]

@@33amra33 maybe… but from what 😮 ve seen and heard that’s not the case

[@jasonbarton6087]

Nothing warms an American supporter's heart like two Englishmen discussing U.S. v. Mexico! As many here have said, Mexico dominated the U.S. for most of the 20th Cent esp. in the absence of a U.S. professional league. Things started to shift in the 90s. Despite our famous "Dos y Cero" (2-0) WCQ victories, Mexico & the U.S. each took their share of points in head-to-head matches. No longer. In the past 5+ years, the tide has completely turned. Successive waves of American youth (Pulisic, McKennie, Adams, Dest) ply their trade in top leagues while Mexico's glory days (Rafa Marquez, C. Blanco, L. Hernandez) are firmly behind it. You can read about it elsewhere, but the use by Mexico supporters' of discriminatory language involves shouting "Puto" - the Spanish word for a male prostitute akin to the "F" slur in English - at the opposing keeper as he lines up to take a goal kick. Elsewhere on YT. someone made a point that, as their side's fortunes have cratered, Mexican supporters doubled down on the "Puto" chant, despite threats of match bans in order to seize control of the narrative. In effect, Mexican supporters actively seek to elicit FIFA penalties in order to (a) demonstrate their power as supporters, and (b) their desire to burn everything down in protest of their side's poor results, esp. vs. the U.S. It makes perfect sense. If you have little agency over your life, the last area you have power over is the ability to upset authorities - even your own - by chanting something you know will invite censure! Lastly, there is nothing as insane as CONCACAF WCQs abroad or matches against Mexico on U.S. soil. The 2021 Nations' League Final btwn the U.S. & Mexico (3-2) was utter madness. The U.S. side was drenched by liquid thrown onto the sidelines during goal celebrations w/ one missile hitting Gio Reyna on the head and knocking him to the ground. European sides are used to their supporters battling each other outside stadia grounds during WCQs. In CONCACAF away matches, those battles are waged IN the stadium btwn home supporters and the U.S. side! Urine and missiles are an everyday phenomenon. This match gave you a taste of the insanity that regularly unfolds in CONCACAF and esp. btwn Mexico and the U.S. - on the pitch and in the stands!!! MADNESS!

[@Trancymind]

Since 2000, USA record is 18 Wins 8 draws 9 defeats VS Mechico. A lot of physical fights since 1992 till present.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks for the context Jason! Really Appreciate the comment 😊

[@WorLCommunity]

Dude you’re getting confused it’s btch not fa- wtf are you talking about .

[@shawngillogly6873]

Away at Costa Rica is another madhouse, probably even worse than when the US goes to Azteca.

[@hpereira2929]

When the ref ended the game after the 7th PUTO it only shows the low level support of the Mexican fan base. It is disgusting they use that language in front kf their kids also they CULERO which in English is like asshole or dumb fuck. Either way, I'm fluent in Spanish and love seeing the Mexican team lose to anybody ESPECIALLY to our USA team 😆🤣😂

[@Queensizemusic]

Oh, and I love the little kid (He’s probably Mexican-American). His joy was infectious. Many Mexican -Americans will still pull for Mexico when they’re playing us, but then pull for the USMNT when we play anyone else, which I totally understand. I’ve always loved those Mexico/United States collage flags.

[@DNReacts]

Yeah that was really nice 😊

[@tytompkins3992]

I don’t understand it if you were born and raised in America. I’m majority of English descent but you don’t see me rooting for England lol

[@williamfritzsch4750]

@@tytompkins3992a lot of them may have been born in Mexico and therefore have strong ties to the country and if they weren’t, they will usually still have a strong cultural tie back to the country, so it makes sense for them to root for Mexico.

[@juanpaez9981]

I think many Mexican Americans root for mexico for a number of reasons such as strong cultural ties to mexico, growing up watching the mexican national team and liga MX, and not fully identifying as americans because of politicians bad mouthing mexican immigrants and therefore don't feel welcome here or truly American.

[@Queensizemusic]

@@juanpaez9981 I think you’re right. It’s sad but true. I find these bigoted republicans reprehensible.

[@evanmedcraft8929]

For the last 30 years, Mexico has always had the better talent of the two teams, while the USA has hung around because of their grit and discipline. Now the USA has a generation of players that is gritty AND talented, and Mexico is being left in the dust

[@DNReacts]

The USMNT is looking very good these days!

[@khure711]

@@DNReactsabout time the US gets involved in competitive football. Cheers

[@DiLorenzo04]

30 years? US bettering Mexico started in the 2000s. June 11, 2000 with 3-0 win to be exact. The problem with Mexico is that their fans are historic, just like Dallas Cowboys fans. Since the above mentioned game until now, US holds an 18-8-9 (W/D/L) record over Mexico.

[@XX2Media]

Incorrect. Mexico has had a losing record against the United States since the year 2000. It is the Americans who have dominated the rivalry the last 20 years, not the other way around.

[@troybenson5767]

We all knew the day was coming, it was always just a letter of when.

[@jeralddarakjy2989]

There’s a decent sized US audience that wants to see foreigners see how far we’ve come in “football”. Y’all should watch the 2021 nations league final usa vs Mexico

[@DNReacts]

We may do more if it’s popular enough! 😀

[@jeralddarakjy2989]

@@DNReacts by the way the discriminatory chant is something Mexican fans yell when a keeper takes a goal kick. Its a term that can offend the gay community.

[@blacksunday4231]

​@@jeralddarakjy2989and it's a chant that actually isn't meant to be homophobic. That word can certainly be used as a slur, but it is very contextual, like Mexican Spanish is. In other Spanish speaking countries, that word is likely more intended to be homophobic, but Mexicans use it the same way an American would call someone an SOB or even a MFer.

[@Vergilius314]

That game was extremely exciting, tons to talk about.

[@TannerMcCoyOfficial]

Lol, live in the past brotha

[@michaelkeller4090]

Yes, when the USA goalie kicked the ball, the Mexican fans shouted out a curse word in Spanish. The referee heard it the last time and immediately called the game.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks Michael!

[@bradeidahl4585]

@DNReacts it’s a derogatory term for homosexuals. The Mexican federation has been repeatedly punished for the chant, including playing without fans and losing home games.

[@bradbeck940]

Specifically, it's the term for a male prostitute thereby calling into question the masculinity of the opposing team's goalkeeper. (It's usually done at a goal kick as noted.) It's started in Mexican league football for which Mexican football has been criticized often before. It's an easy chant, only two syllables.

[@MrAbdoman]

@@bradbeck940wrong, it simply means fag

[@WorLCommunity]

@@bradeidahl4585it’s not a derogatory term you sensitive twat . It’s just the btch word that’s about it .

[@CheekandBluster]

Nick had it right, the ref called full time before the added time had elapsed because it was the second instance of the Mexican supporters' homophobic chant/yell that they do on opposing team goal kicks. Their supporters have been warned about that particular chant for a few years now, and (I thought?) had actually mostly cut it out recently. In this case, they apparently just thought "the hell with it," because their team (which is in a real downswing at the moment) was playing like garbage, getting beat 3-0, there'd already been the multiple sending-off incidents, etc. This kind of atmosphere is not uncommon in CONCACAF -- Roger Bennett really put it best by calling CONCACAF "the Star Wars cantina of world football." National team matches down in places like El Salvador can take on a Thunderdome kind of vibe. Cops making riot-shield walls around opposing players taking corners as the crowd fling bags of piss at them. I kid you not.

[@Pete_Finch]

Yeah, sounded like they were chanting the "P" word in Spanish every time and I'm glad Mexico got the shit kicked out of them in this instance. Well deserved.

[@TheWatchingCrows]

They only say if they are losing.

[@s7o77]

They did get better about the chant. The supports wanted the game to be abandoned. They were angry yes that they were losing but in the way they lost. mexico isn't a sit back and defend team they are an attacking team. The Manager not only put them in a defensive formation he had player on the bench that should have been on the pitch. put that all together and knowing that even with the player on the bench they still would have lost they took up the chant to feel better.

[@WorldBeans]

@@TheWatchingCrowswrong, watch Netherlands vs Mexico 2014, they say it every corner kick even if they’re winning

[@Grimaldocrsk]

​@@TheWatchingCrowsnope Actually the word is not so homophobic if not more like an insult and in Mexico there are different meanings you can say that word to an object but it is not that the object is homosexual if not it is simply a curse and which has always been said and we know the hypocrisy of fifa to organize a world cup in qatar and ban us this

[@macdavidson3814]

The guy with a crown of thorns held a sign that said "Forgive them, father"

[@DNReacts]

Thank you Mac!

[@CarlosGuzman-vi9xw]

​​@@DNReactss in, "Forgive them, Father, these Mexican players on the pitch don't know what the hell they're doing!"...... P.S. the homophobic chants of ¡"PUTO"! (Male Whore or translation for English "FAG!") on opposing goal 🥅 kicks has been a staple of "El Tri" 🇲🇽 fans for years, but has been targeted for crackdowns due to the derogatory nature of the chants.

[@philipmcniel4908]

@@DNReacts Someone pointed out that it was a reference to Jesus Christ's words from the cross, "Forgive them, Father, for they do not know what they are doing." In this context, he was basically implying that the Mexican players "do not know what they are doing."

[@cummerchant542]

@@DNReactsbtw the Mexicans were chanting faggot…..

[@iFozzy62]

The most CONCACAF'd of CONCACAF games to ever CONCACAF.

[@Ozai75]

This was Balogun's first game, what a welcome to the USMNT against Mexico. He also scored his first goal in his second match against Canada.

[@Mobiggs_]

Would love to see you guys cover more team USA. The USA Canada match could be a good game to cover as well.

[@DNReacts]

We may do more if there is an audience for it 😀

[@jacobechele695]

Definitely this match

[@philipmcniel4908]

@@DNReacts BANGSO did a reaction to that game, and I wanted to watch it, but I didn't get the chance last night and it got taken down for copyright this morning :(

[@meganhawkins5114]

BANGSO's video is back up

[@melrest3453]

Also I have never seen a “bench clearing” moment in soccer/football. And I am very pleased! Glad the boys back each other up!

[@josh0g]

The joint flag has to do with Americans with Mexican heritage. There are so many people with ties to both sides here. You noted the Mexican-American kid celebrating the 3rd goal... that 3rd goal was scored by a Mexican-American born in El Paso, TX. This rivalry is very bitter for some, but there are a lot of intertwinings.

[@josh0g]

the homophobic chant was "puto" which is approximately the f-slur in English. They tend to all yell it together as a goal kick or other set-piece is taken. Our club teams experience it in Concacaf champions league too.

[@SWalkerTTU]

@@josh0g "Puto" is the masculine form of "puta", which means "whore". The equivalent to "f*g" is "maricón".

[@jeromechopp354]

As crazy and entertaining as this game was, the 2021 CONCACAF Nations League final against the US and Mexico, was even crazier. USA won 3-2 in extra time, but the match included several player scuffles, at least one fan ran onto the pitch, a couple players got hit with cups/bottles, and US goalkeeper Ethan Horvath (who came in after Zack Steffen got injured) saved a PK in like the 123rd minute!

[@viccueva2906]

The west coast has a large number of Mexican American citizens. Born of Mexican parents but raises in the states. That's why the flag. Love for both cultures

[@eboethrasher]

But the El Tri jersey let you know where the actual footballing loyalties were haha.

[@mattmexor2882]

Regarding the ref, the Mexican players should have been given more yellow cards for fouls before the red card was given, including a second yellow for one of the players. The McKennie red card was given by VAR for a push to the neck. It was a bit harsh because he was surrounded by Mexican players who were roughing him up (including ripping his shirt) and one of the pushes he made to get the player away from him slipped off the shoulder and his forearm made contact with the neck.

[@nathansimpson5721]

I feel like I learned something from you guys watching this. You have a natural sense for soccer/football and I really admire that. Baseball and American Football are the sports I know that well

[@DNReacts]

Yeah we’ve followed it all our lives, but we are loving your sports and can’t wait for the football season!

[@abrosenberry]

Mckennie was sent off because he pushed a Mexican player away and brushed his neck in the process (while surrounded by 6 Mexican players btw). You see in CONCACAF you can do whatever you want to American players but we can't retaliate. Weston was literally choked, hand grabbing neck choked, TWICE in the last Nation's League final against Mexico and neither player was even carded. Mexico just can't handle that they've been passed over as the best in the region.

[@eboethrasher]

And someone pushed Dest in the back of his head before he retaliated and that guy didn't even get a yellow, that was the little hothead who kept following him around, too, like he was innocent, the bastard.

[@DeRothschild]

I went to a small country school in Central Texas where half the school was white and d half was Mexican. During recess we’d play both soccer and football and it was always Mexicans vs Whites. Very insanely intense games I’ve gotta say.

[@wade5481]

Just came across your channel. Really appreciated the thoughts on the match from counterparts across the pond, the fresh unbiased perspective was nice. I’ll also say I noticed you took the time to reply to some of the comments that provided context to the different situations that you were unclear on during the reaction… well done. Subscribed.

[@DNReacts]

Really appreciate that Wade! Yes we try to reply to as many as we can, although it’s not always possible 😂 thanks for the comment!

[@robertrodes1546]

12:20 "Is he actually bleeding?" Upon examination, the sign means "forgive them father." I'm going to say he's doing the "crown of thorns" bit, and making a statement about his opinion of the current quality of Mexican football.

[@hugo_vega_1]

As a Mexican American I root for both teams and love watching every match !

[@andressandoval197]

The little kid with the USA shirt and Mexican headband is almost poetic haha. Many Mexican Americans go for Mexico due to their heritage, culture, and family. Still, there could be a change for the new generation of Mexican Americans or just those that identify as Latino. We got players like Pepi and Zendejas who have parents of Latin American descent who can choose to represent those countries as well but chose the USA. This gives many kids and people who identify as Mexican American or Latino someone to look up to. As a Mexican American myself I have always gone for Mexico but growing up, I can see the connection I have with this American team knowing we fall under the same age. But there are a lot of people who are stuck in that dilemma of who to go for which isn't seen lightly because you're either not Mexican or American enough. I have seen a lot of people (grown adults) trashing this little kid but I think it's beautiful to see that he can choose who feels represented which I believe gives no one the right to dictate or judge what this kid decides to support. This is a plus for the USA but could be a disadvantage for Mexico if they don't get their stuff together. But that's the beauty in football.

[@ernestogastelum9123]

i think the only reason Mexican/Americans pulled for Mexico in the past because they were the powerhouse in CONCACAF and thought that soccer wasnt going to get big in the US.

[@TrejoFellaNafo69]

Straight facts!

[@prattomatic]

How cool is it to see you guys watch and react to metric football - it’s kind of interesting to reverse the dynamic between who knows anything about the sport.

[@DNReacts]

Yeah I feel like we are more qualified to have an opinion on this 😂

[@prattomatic]

@@DNReacts I’d really like to see some sort of “Brits break down and analyze a football match for ignorant Yanks” series

[@qt14.]

@@prattomaticnot ignorant, only some of us don’t watch soccer unlike the stereotype soccer is actually very popular for playing and is even rising in popularity here above baseball and for the 2026 World Cup it should be the biggest soccer growth ever for the us national soccer association

[@Newbobdole]

I was going to say the same thing lol I know soccer, but they definitely have sharper eyes to minute details than I do

[@William-Tyndale]

​@@qt14. football is still very much not a popular sport, particularly in certain regions of the states. Its only been within the last 5 to 10 years that it has really started to grow. I've been watching for 15 years and back when I started you couldn't find a single Spurs game on TV in America. A large chunk of their matches weren't shown on TV or streaming services until maybe 8 years ago. It has good live attendance and is definitely growing rapidly, but it isn't something the average American would be able to tell you too much about especially in comparison to American football.

[@its_ghostface_battlefield8609]

Great to see you in your element. The confidence in your analysis is noticeably different.

[@gracielynn9623]

Oh man! This is going to be such an amazing video! Clicked on it the very second it came out! I’m so excited!

[@DNReacts]

Really hope you enjoy it!

[@xSolomonG]

In Croatia where his grandfather is from it would be Pulisić (sitch) but he has said that he is fine with Pulisic (sick) because that's how it tends to get pronounced over here.

[@torenoleary8489]

the second goal is what we have to do to every succeed internationally. play from the back, out to the wings, great through pass, out run/push the back and then cross it in for the attackers to make a connection. if we try to play tactically like england in the middle, we will lose every time

[@ChrisVuletich]

I've loved all your sports commentary over the course of this year -- from baseball, to American football to basketball. But some more soccer would be great as well! I'd love to hear your take on some MLS highlights

[@DNReacts]

Really appreciate that Chris! We may do more soccer!

[@scodo45]

The rivalry is different from anything in Europe. There are typically more Mexican fans in a game like this, which creates an interesting atmosphere in a game in the US. It’s not uncommon for objects, beer and urine to be thrown on US players, especially when Mexico is playing poorly.

[@anahim1705]

Then clearly u haven’t watched how bad it get in Europe too

[@nativeyo]

​​@@anahim1705n Europe, are the home fan base majority the oppositions fans? Imagine if England played Germany at Wembley and it was vast majority German fans? Do they throw urine at players in Europe in international matches?

[@eboethrasher]

There were a shit ton of Mexican fans there compared to World Cup Qualifiers in the US, we have those at MLS Stadiums where we can control ticket sales better to ensure a much more pro-US crowd. Those don't happen in California or Texas or Florida for reasons.

[@gracielynn9623]

That was an amazing watch! I’ve already watched it twice! Beyond Major League Soccer matches which are an adventure on their own, I definitely recommend more team USA reactions! The 2021 nations league finals between USA and Mexico was another one for the ages… And team USA plays in the gold cup starting with the group stage on Saturday. Our first match is against Jamaica.

[@DNReacts]

Really glad you liked it and thank you again for the recommendation!

[@TehStormOG]

that 2021 nations league finals might be my favorite game of all time, the sheer amount of crazy shit that happened that night is impossible to understate

[@gracielynn9623]

@@TehStormOG and just look at how much better our national team has gotten in the two-year sense. The future is incredibly bright, even with the coaching fiasco. The players are good enough where I don’t think the coach matters at this point.

[@chrisnease88]

Enjoyed your thoughts on the game, would love to see more

[@Ember-Rodriguez]

To be honest, this is most US vs Mexico big matches. Everyone in concacaf is very physical with a lot more fighting allowed than in other regions so these rough matchups aren't rare. The mexican fans using homophobic chants is quite common which gets them into trouble, I wanna last last year all fans were suspended from attending from a stretch of Mexico games. And as every other comment says lots are like me with dual allegiances to US and Mexico.

[@Aggromerchant]

Subscribed. Fond greetings from Cape Cod, MA, US. Keep up the good work.

[@Wyrmwould]

I actually don't know much about soccer/football. I would love to hear you guys talk more about it. Consider it a cultural exchange. I've enjoyed watching you guys learn about baseball, so now you can teach Americans like me more about soccer.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks for the comment, we’ll do more of these going forward on the channel 😀

[@jartstopsign]

I think most people were feeling for that ref, he got put through the ringer in this match but handled it about as best as one could expect.

[@DNReacts]

Yeah he did well, can’t have been easy!

[@drunkenramblingswithaaron7708]

Nah, he had one clear missed call the set the tone... When Reyna got smashed in the face around the 60-65 minute mark and he didn't give the card, it sent the message that rough play was okay. Had he given the yellow, it would have been a second yellow and the player would have gone off. That would have simmered it a bit

[@ReidGameX]

@@DNReacts He got mad disrespect from diehard fans on both side. I didn't agree. I thought he was up against it from the start no matter what. He did well. Just imagine England and France having to play multiple times every year, no questions asked. It gets heated.

[@ricopo3522]

Nah. It's a difficult job in general, but he made it MUCH tougher than it had to be. He let a lot go from the start then a clear point in the match where there was an obvious shift- Mexico knew they were outmatched, gave up playing football and began hacking- not even trying to look like they were going for the ball. Blatant shoulder to Gio's face- bloodied his nose. No call. Ref completely lost control of the match, kept his cards in his pocket until it was much too late. A good ref has a feel for the tone of the game and nips that sort of sh*t in the bud. Dude was in over his head- a very poor game on his part.

[@xSolomonG]

Hard disagree. He lost control of the match from almost the start. The highlights do not do his incompetence justice. He completely ignored a professional foul on Pulisic not even 3 mins into the game because... it was early? He didn't give a second yellow for a foul on Reyna that was clear as day and from then on it was open season. We need to start getting UEFA refs in for these matches. CONCACAF refs from these tiny countries regularly let things get out of hand.

[@benjaminaraya8073]

One thing I have noticed that not many did was that there was laser pointing when Matt turner saved the ball and then went to kick the ball during extra time. It’s hard to notice unless you zoom in, but it adds to the total mess that was that game

[@ClaireGibbar]

As an American fan who was at that game. The Mexican fans were chanting a homophobic slur. The Mexican fans had been warned several times prior to when he initially stopped the game. But after they wouldn’t stop the chant he first stops the game then shortly after he resumed it but eventually just ended it early after the chant didn’t stop.

[@jordanledoux197]

I wonder what FIFA is going to do for the World Cup games scheduled in Mexico. CONCACAF had to sanction Mexico matches because it got so bad in Mexico. It's going to be next-level crazy in 2026.

[@cavalierfan2008]

Mexican fans were calling usa/refs a word that is used in reference to a female dog in heat.

[@libtearsreeee]

As a white guy that has lived in San Diego his whole life ....I just wanted to share that the Mexican people are the best! We all get along great here. Very little racism. Viva Mexico Viva USA

[@felipepadilla8001]

I am Mexican American myself. My parents sacrificed themselves to come to the States to have a better life. I grew up supporting Mexican national team, and although i still wish the best for them, i grew extremely frustrated with the fan culture. I am proud of my heritage, and proud to be American. I support US team 1st, Mexico 2nd. I love my country because its given me everything I own and every opportunity, and i love my heritage for giving me so much history and culture. Anyway, just wanted to give you an insight on how many of us Americans have Mexican heritage. We make up about 12% of the total US population, and about 18% of the work force. Mexican Americans have the lowest unemployment rate than any other group of people in the states. We make up almost half of all the farmers, a third of all construction workers, cleaners/maintanance, and about a quarter of food prep and transport. In general, work ethic and family are essential to our core. I hope you enjoyed this info! Thanks for your videos, theyre great!

[@Sevenn03]

Rest of the world better watch out. We are a real footballing nation now ⚽️🇺🇸

[@DNReacts]

Really good team you are building!

[@peterandjunko]

@@DNReactsGetting Flo Balogun is a game changer for us. Finally a striker with actual quality. Lucky his mom couldn’t fly cause she was too close to her due date, couldn’t leave NY and had him in Brooklyn. For this reason he’s a certified American! USMNT stars are born, not grown.

[@Sevenn03]

​@@DNReactsExciting times over here for sure! Been loving the content from you guys. It's awesome to see British fans getting into US/North American sports. Cheers from Virginia!

[@santiagoelsantos645]

Well, You called it football instead of soccer, it's an important progress

[@SincityOg]

😂😂

[@VanceAnthem]

At the 14:13 mark, you can hear what the crowd said when the goalkeeper kicked the ball that prompted the referee to pause the match

[@wilsonb1121]

You guys deserve WAY more subs. Awesome channel

[@DNReacts]

Thank you, really appreciate that 🙏

[@CarlosAlvarez-hw1je]

The "puto" chant is done by mexican fans when the opposing goal keeper kicks the ball away. The word literally means male prostitute but it has many meanings depending on how it is used. One of those meanings is a derogatory way to refer to gay people. The chant has been used for at least 20-30 years but has recently been banned by fifa.

[@mubashirmohiuddin5346]

Kinda awesome seeing you guys react to a sport you're well aquainted with!

[@poconofwok]

Enjoyed your commentary…….that game was out of control, loved the result.

[@DNReacts]

Thank you, appreciate the comment and support 🤝

[@dawnshots19]

The Mexican fans are screaming "Puto" when the goalie kicked the ball. Puto in the Spanish slang is considered the same as calling someone a "fa*got", now the way they are using it is not in that discriminatory way, but it can be interpreted like that. And the whole two flags being woven into one comes from the unique heritage we, as Mexican-Americans, have. Born in the USA but filled with Mexican blood. :) Greetings from the border town of Brownsville Texas, 5 minutes away from Mexico. :)

[@cmyoung14]

This is just an appetizer of the reality of playing in CONCACAF!

[@DNReacts]

It’s definitely exciting!

[@brent4723]

Tres a cero! 🇺🇸 Beating El Tri is never brutal. ⚽️

[@Zain-nc1ww]

1:11 it probably *should* be "pulisich" because it's a croatian name but even he doesn't say the ch

[@TurdFurgeson898]

Also, it doesn't show it well, but after the second goal, Puli and McKennie do a "rock, paper, scissors" celebration that ends with them showing scissors and rock.. aka 2-0 which is notable as a symbol for 2-0 aka dos a cero.

[@vicksburgtomplsthemississi9127]

Really cool seeing you all discuss a sport that I know you are filled with knowledge on!! Would love seeing more soccer breakdown videos!! Also, who are yiur clubs? Came for my Chelsea a little hard here. Lol

[@pyrotechnic96]

lol as a casual soccer fan (though I did play in my youth) it's fun hearing you guys talk football. I bet you have the built in audience to do some more soccer stuff. Messi in MLS, champions league stuff (maybe live recorded reactions for stuff that's in your time zone)

[@ayatollahlalalola]

"This is crazy" - words uttered at every football match Mexico has ever been losing in.

[@sheetstainzz8368]

We have a ton of Mexicans living in America which leads to the half flags etc… I’m a born and raised American and will always cheer for Mexico as long as they’re not playing America. 🇺🇸❤️🇲🇽

[@jacobpina5789]

That derby with the one you mention Rooney had a vendetta for what reason who knows he even admit to it like if he was proud of that tackle 😂😂

[@hypersniper101]

btw it was not because of the goalie but because that is when the Mexican fans chant that slur, after a goal kick. from a person who has seen this not on the national stage

[@TheDonDCAC]

These highlights left out the bit where one of the Mexican players put a shoulder into Reyna face, broke his nose, got called for a foul but not a second yellow. That's when the game boiled over.

[@GTM9164]

The flag is cause he's Mexican American. There are 38 million Mexican Americans in the US. They're one of the biggest ethnic groups here.

[@DNReacts]

That’s cool, thank you!

[@FuckYoutubeAndGoogle]

Unfortunately

[@laycrow6959]

@@FuckKZbinAndGooglewhy? What did they do too you

[@f00dify]

If you want to watch what happened during the first scuffle checkout the American broadcast they show a replay of it.

[@davidd.3555]

The chant is an anti-gay chant, it’s not aimed at any particular goalie just EVERY opponent’s goalie during goal kicks. Same thing happened in the last NL final. It also happened during WCQ, so Mexico had to play games w/o fans as a punishment.

[@melrest3453]

Super cool Mexican/USA flag. Love it!

[@bda529]

The crowd chant is "the Puto chant" where mexican fans yell puto to the opposing side during a goal kick. They used to do it all the time, but FIFA has since made it a rule for the fans not to scream it out loud. The consequences are that they will not be given refunds, and the National Mexican Team will not play in that stadium for 5 years. They still do it, but towards the end of the game if theyre losing. They did it in the 2022 World Cup match against Saudi Arabia when the final whistle blew and they were eliminated.

[@Thorndog]

A source told ESPN earlier this year that as long as Mexico makes a good-faith attempt to eradicate the chants, there wouldn't be any sanctions, starting now if homophobic chants are heard by opposing teams actions would be taken by the US soccer federation by enforcing its policy on discriminatory acts, 1st violation 2-year ban from playing inside the USA, 2nd violation would be 5 years and a 3rd violation would result of a permanent ban. As of right now, FIFA has no punishment of this sort.

[@LustraGaming]

That screen about discrimination: No refunds. Imagine the ref stopping the game due to discrimination in 89th minute and fans still asking for a refund. I bet some would still try

[@DashRiprock513]

The Spanish announces are hilarious..... In the words of Rick James "cocaine is a hell of a drug"

[@DNReacts]

I love them 😂 they add so much unnecessary excitement!

[@chamberlainwonder369]

Great rivalry from both team

[@hpereira2929]

Cool video, I was at the game. So the combo flag is carried or half n half shirts are shown by those who are kf Mexican descent loving in the US. I personally am half Brazilian and half Mexican and rooted for the USA against Mexico being born in the USA. Love the USA team, always underdogs and will root for them til I die. Stars n Stripes!

[@willn703]

The McKennie Red was for hands to head/neck area of a Mexican player during the blow up when he was surrounded by 7 Mexican players on the sideline after the challenge. It was found on video review.

[@gracielynn9623]

You heard the discriminatory chanting right before the whistle blew each time. It was when the Mexican fans were screaming that word which is a derogatory word in Spanish for a gay man. Every time the American goalkeeper kick the ball, they scream that word in unison.

[@DNReacts]

Yeah that’s really unnecessary, hopefully they get sanctioned for that!

[@gracielynn9623]

@@DNReacts this is been a continuing problem for Mexico. They actually had to play several World Cup qualifying games in Mexico in front of an empty 100,000 seat venue because the chanting got so out of hand during the goal kicks.

[@sergjim2377]

The problem is the fans at this point will keep chanting that word to hurt the Mexican national team as many fans are upset with the federation and the direction or lack of direction that Mexican futbol has had over the last 4 or 5 years

[@gracielynn9623]

@@sergjim2377 I never will understand that. Screaming that hurts the national team. You do it because the national team is bad and you don’t like it’s direction. How are they going to get better if you keep getting them sanctioned? It’s counterproductive.

[@sergjim2377]

@gracielynn9623 people feel like if they hit them in their pockets than the federation will change idk I can sympathize

[@richardwalker8894]

The match was called because of the chant the Mexico fans do during goal kicks. They use a word at the end that’s deemed to be discriminatory.

[@taegenbrown2894]

You should try to find more videos about this game because it was crazy. And the game was stopped 5 minutes early because Mexican fans were being anti pride I think. And mekinen and dest got reds so they couldn't play in the finals luckily we still won you should watch that games highlights

[@DNReacts]

Yeah we saw that at the end, so silly!

[@thegoondockswarcouncil9543]

Anti pride? What does that even mean?

[@loganleroy8622]

It’s not specifically “anti-pride”, whatever that means. The Mexican fans have had a “tradition” of sorts of shouting “pu*o” every time the opposing goal keeper takes a goal kick. It roughly translates to “fa**ot”. FIFA has tried for years to get the fans to stop that chant, but every time things are going poorly for them they bring it out. If they want to be serious about it they ought to award the other team a goal or just have Mexico forfeit the game entirely. Them saying “p*to” is not because the game was being played in June.

[@enriquej8047]

That is a misunderstanding, the Word they scream is similar to "4sh0l3"... nothing to do with what they allege

[@TannerMcCoyOfficial]

I’m the past and all the way up to now, Mexico will chant “Puto” throughout matches. This rule went into effect in the CONCACAF specifically because of them.

[@juno4494]

"That's what playing at Chelsea gets you...." (regarding Pulisic's blown goal) That was some funny stuff right there :o)

[@cuongluu2918]

Great video gentlemen, love the commentaries and analysis. Just wanna add to the Dest incident. He got kicked in the mid section then provoked and push by Mexico's number 6 (can't remember his name rn) and when Dest retaliated he got pushed in the face. I thought that Dest didn't have enough min at club level already so he shouldn't be getting provoked like that and get suspended for the final. But I can't say that I'd be able to hold back in situation like that lol.

[@amos1678]

Interesting how the Dest incident led to the Scally opportunity for the final. Shows the depth of this team. He did a magnificent job tracking Alphonso Davies and proved himself worthy of competing for more minutes.

[@bmatth81]

I watched it live. It was a crazy game for sure.

[@morganbrokaw5190]

Anthony LaRosa does great MLS videos. I recommend "Remember when FC Cincinnati's US Open Cup run earned them MLS expansion?" it is centered around the US open cup t(our FA cup that's been running continuously since 1914. And a weird makeshift promotion system that fell into place here.

[@timparker5300]

I'm not sure where to put in requests, so I'm posting it here...I've been to 40+ Auburn football games. There is one other on the level of the kick six, the most remarkable game I have ever seen. The odd thing is so few American college football fans are even aware of it, especially considering the fact that Auburn had won 13 in a row coming into the game against rival LSU. It is the greatest defensive game by a team ever, bar none. What happens has never been done before and will not again. The best video is on KZbin entitled 1994 Auburn vs LSU. What makes it special is the radio announcer, legendary Auburn announcer Jim Fyffe , may he rest in peace, calling it as only he could. I am not going to say exactly what happens as I want to see your reactions upon seeing it for the first time. It is a very entertaining game but hang with it until the 4th quarter where you will see one of the more amazing defensive efforts in the history of football. I hope you watch it. Cannot wait to see your reactions. The video is 27:16 and titled 1994 Auburn vs LSU...

[@DNReacts]

Thank you Tim! I’ll add it to our list, you can always join our discord as we have plenty of channels for all different requests 😊

[@timparker5300]

@@DNReacts Thank you, I will. You guys are the best at this. Thanks, you will not be disappointed...

[@Heidi51616]

Roll Tide Roll!!

[@DNReacts]

Really appreciate that!

[@areguapiri]

Every time USA and Mexico play each other, Mexican players start fights with USA players and the Mexican fans get very rude and disrespectful whenever Mexico is losing late in the games. It literally happens every match!

[@Trancymind]

I'm a hispanic and this is 100% true. When USA is losing they don't start fights and the fans take the loss with dignity.

[@MarvinTut-ho6wo]

The mixed flag and other US Mexico mixed gear are often from fans born in the US to Mexican parents. They grew up watching US and Mexican soccer. So we have a love for both teams. I grew up watching both. I watch both and love both but ultimately support the US team

[@venisontron]

The "p-word" is a chant that Mexican fans have frequently yelled at the USA when they take a goal kick. Nothing specifically directed at one player, but considered to be very derogatory in Mexican Spanish. You'd never say it in polite company and I won't write it here, but it's easy enough to find.

[@ignaz-one7430]

As an Argentinian watching the game, it made me feel 2 things 1) Good for the Americans, they certainly have shown growth as a team and their investments in the sport have paid off, and both your matches in the World Cup and on the Nations League reflect this. 2) How far has the Mexican league fallen. I mean, Mexican TV often exaggerates their own capabilities to sell a narrative, because they have sometimes beaten top tier teams, and they certainly have some talented players, but they are not on par with teams like Croatia or the Netherlands or even England, who despite lacking World Cup Wins, do have consistent runs that could've landed them a victory and usually end in the top spots, while Mexico doesn't usually go past quarterfinals. A lot of Mexicans boast about their football achievements like the Copa Oro (Gold Cup) not necessarily to other CONCACAF teams, but rather, to CONMEBOL teams that haven't won a world cup or have had problems qualifying like Colombia, Chile and such. Most countries in South America are far more competitive than the average opponent that Mexico faces, with the only serious contenders being the USA, Canada, and an occasional good generation in countries like Jamaica, Panama, etc. Mexico has an easy time dealing with the local teams which often lack funding and/or players to stand up to Mexico. Meanwhile, most national teams in CONMEBOL have to play thinking they will have to deal with teams like Brazil and Argentina, which often makes countries step up their game, and many of these countries consistently send players to Europe to play for the best leagues, which makes the qualifiers harder than most would think, with Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and many others being far more dangerous teams than people give them credit for.

[@elo3640]

They won the Gold cup which is still something to be proud of. And Mexico doesn’t do that bad in the World Cup they make it really far every time. *Im Mexican *

[@ignaz-one7430]

@@elo3640 Octavos de Final no es para nada lejos y eso es lo maximo a lo que ha llegado Mexico en los mundiales desde que tengo memoria. Ademas la Copa Oro nisiquiera es un logro, te aseguro que de Sudamerica te meten a Bolivia o a Venezuela y desempeñan mejor que el equipo promedio de la Copa Oro. Ademas vi el partido, no puedes decir nada considerando que tuvieron que sufrir para meterle ese gol a Panama, que apenas pudo vencer al Equipo B de EEUU. Si Panama los hace sufrir, te aseguro que en la Copa America no pasan ni de Peru.

[@GooseGumlizzard]

Yeah, there are as you know millions of Mexicans living in the US, and whenever the US plays Mexico in the southwest United States, its like a Mexico home game

[@DNReacts]

Makes sense, thank you.

[@MikeMath9]

There are so many insane USA v Mexico matches from the last 25 years or so It is not the prettiest the game has to offer but it is right up there with the most intense. Always must watch stuff

[@Wuz314159]

You missed the "Rock, Paper, Scissors" after the 2nd goal. "Dos a Cero" has been a popular scoreline/chant since WC2002. . . Also, highights missed Gio Reyna getting taken out twice & having to be substituted at the interval.

[@Janglur_gaming]

Subbed at the interval was the Canada game. This game it was closer to the end of the second half. But yes, the two fouls were ridiculous.

[@andre86w]

There are about ~250,000 Mexican-Americans who live in Las Vegas alone, with many of them still supporting Mexico.

[@reid566]

Try to find what caused the first set of red cards it was mental it wasn’t for inciting the crowd it was for like proper fighting and the original foul on Balogun was insane it was an absolute red and was totally meant to hurt him. A Mexican player also chokes Balogun and didn’t get sent off. The McKinne red I felt was super super harsh but I can understand from controlling the game kinda thing

[@K2theG4Evr]

I hate to see a brother have to fight off 3 people hy himself... like he doesn't have an entire team. They came but was late getting over there. We need NFL level Talent at CB, CM, ST... it won't happen for a few more years but it won't be long before our top talent will learn about the international system and how lucrative this sport is. Plus you'll be early in creating legacy. 4-3-3 fits this team but we need a true ST.

[@lee_pev]

Please watch more usa games, I really enjoyed it

[@sardineBro]

They didn’t show when Atuna (Mexican Defender) rugby tackled Pulisic and didn’t get carded for it. Proper rugby form though. Oh and Atuna was already sitting on a yellow when this happened.

[@annfrost3323]

Millions of Mexican Americans are part of US. In addition, during Mexican-American War in late 1800s, both countries ended settling by US keeping and paying for territories of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada+ all formerly part of Mexico.

[@observer74]

Great video. Nice to see folks on the other side of the pond giving props to the USMNT. Side note: CONCACAF is one of the most bat shit crazy federations on earth. Shithousery like this is pretty common…so much so, that CONCACAF is used as a verb or adjective when describing matches. Like, Costa Rica got CONCACAF’d by the refs against Honduras (verb). Or, that red card was hella CONCACAF. If you ever want to see full CONCACAF shithousery, watch a game between El Salvador and Honduras. Keep up the good work.

[@suzannemacmillan9135]

Speaking of El Salvador and Honduras, you should include the one match that started a war, right?

[@SilvanaDil]

Joint/combo flags are acceptable only when you are the parent of kids on opposing teams, e.g., the Kelce mom in the NFL.

[@solgovin6218]

When things don't go Mexico's way, their fans start yelling a word that is viewed as homophobic. The game ended early because the the crowd wouldn't stop yelling that word so the decided to just end the game.

[@renationdj]

That was a crazy game

[@kideric5677]

Y’all should do USA vs mexico gold cup final 2011 what a game that was