Hector Herrera’s debut at the Texas Derby ends in a wild, 2-2, tie.     Photos by Francisco Casillas              

Charlotte FC downs Houston Dynamo 2-0 at PNC Stadium.   Photos by Francisco Leon Casillas

Santos Laguna edges Monterrey 1-0 at PNC Stadium in Houston, TX. Photos by Francisco Leon Casillas

Mexico edges Canada, 2-1, to advance to the CONCACAF Gold Cup finals.   Photos by Francisco Leon Casillas    

Mathew Hoppe punches USMN’s ticket into the quarterfinals by downing Jamaica 1-0.   Photos by Francisco Leon Casillas

Costa Rica falls to Canada, 2-0, in the first round of eliminations.   Photos by Francisco Leon Casillas

The Gold Cup’s game opener between Mexico and Trinidad & Tobago ends in a scoreless tie.   Photos by Francisco Leon Casillas

Portland Thorns draw up a draw against the Houston Dash.   Photos by Francisco Casillas

Houston Dynamo opened their 15th season opener with a 1-1 draw against the Los Angeles Galaxy. Photos by Matt Flora

Lindsey Horan, Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris and forward Tobin Heath speak after the USA’s 8-0 victory against Panama. Courtesy U.S. Soccer/Veritone