The seriousness with which the U.S. and Mexico treat the Gold Cup often comes down to calendar convenience, but a regular, combined Copa América would fix that.
A group markedly different than the one that won the Concacaf Nations League began its own trophy quest with a win over Haiti, though there's considerable room for growth.
Just four holdovers from last month's Nations League title-winning side will take part in the Gold Cup, as Gregg Berhalter eyes targets both near and far.