2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the tenth edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup competition, and the twentieth soccer championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF). It was played from July 3 to 26, 2009 in the United States. This competition was the fourth tournament without guests from other confederations. Mexico won their fifth Gold Cup, and eighth CONCACAF Championship overall, after beating the United States 5–0 in the final. It was the second consecutive Gold Cup final and fourth overall to feature Mexico and the United States and the third won by Mexico. Venues The set of thirteen venues—the largest number ever used to stage the Gold Cup—was announced on March 9. Teams Qualification A total of 12 teams qualified for the tournament. Three berths were allocated to North America, five to Central America, and four to the Caribbean. Notes: Squads Participating teams selected a squad of 23 players (including three goalkeepers), except the United States, who were given an expanded 30-player roster due to their participation in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. Match officials Paul Ward Wálter Quesada Joel Aguilar Walter López José Pineda Courtney Campbell Benito Archundia Marco Antonio Rodríguez Roberto García Roberto Moreno