The 1997 U.S. Cup was a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) organized tournament held in January 1997. USSF had hosted the annual U.S. Cup since 1992, except for the FIFA World Cup years of 1994 and 1998 when no tournament took place. The 1997 U.S. Cup included the host United States, Mexico, Peru and Denmark.^[1] Staged as a six game, round robin tournament, the team with the best win-loss record took the title. This was the first and only U.S. Cup for both Peru and Denmark, and the third for Mexico. They had won the previous cup and would go on to win this one and the 1999 edition. The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) (trademarked as U.S. Soccer Federation) is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. ... The U.S. Cup (also known as USA Cup and United States Cup) was a soccer cup held anually in the United States. ... The FIFA World Cup Trophy, which has been awarded to the world champions since 1974. ...

USSF organized the 1997 cup as three doubleheaders. On January 17, 1997, Denmark played Mexico and the U.S. played Peru. Two days later, Peru took on Denmark, while the U.S. played arch-rival Mexico. On the last day of the cup, January 22, Mexico played Peru and the U.S. hosted Denmark.

January 17: First Doubleheader

In the first game of the tournament, the U.S. took on Peru in San Diego's Jack Murphy Stadium. Peru struck early, when German Carty scored in the 8th minute off a Paolo Maldonado cross. Peru dominated the first half possession, but the U.S. dominated long stretches of the second half. The U.S. had several good chances, but was unable to score on any of them. Flag Seal Nickname: Americas Finest City Location Location of San Diego within San Diego County Coordinates , Government County San Diego Mayor City Attorney         City Council District One District Two District Three District Four District Five District Six District Seven District Eight Jerry Sanders (R) Michael Aguirre Scott Peters Kevin... Qualcomm Stadium, formerly known as San Diego Stadium and Jack Murphy Stadium, is a multiple-use stadium in San Diego, California. ...

January 17, 1997
	USA	0–1	Peru	Jack Murphy Stadium Attendance: 35,232 Referee: Carter (Mexico)
		(Report)	8' Carty

United States: Brad Friedel, Mike Burns, Jeff Agoos, Alexi Lalas, Joe-Max Moore, Preki (Cobi Jones 78'), Claudio Reyna, Frankie Hejduk (Jason Kreis 60'), Brian McBride, Steve Ralston (Jovan Kirovski 55'), Roy Lassiter
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Peru: Julio Balerio, Alfonso Dulanto, Juan Reynoso, Percy Olivares, Nolberto Solano, Roger Serrano, Juan Jayo, Paolo Maldonado, José Pereda, Alex Magallanes (Waldir Sáenz 58'), Germán Carty (Robert Farfán 68') Juan Máximo Reynoso Guzmán (born December 28, 1969 in Lima) is a retired football defender from Peru, who obtained 84 international caps for his national team, in which he scored five goals. ... Percy Celso Olivares Polanco (born June 5, 1968 in Lima) is a retired football defender from Peru, who obtained 83 international caps for his national team, in which he scored one goal. ... Nolberto Nobby Albino Solano Todco (born December 12, 1974 in Callao) is a Peruvian football player who currently plays for Newcastle United in the English Premiership. ... Juan José Jayo (born 20 January 1973 in Lima) is a Peruvian football midfielder. ... Waldir Alejandro Sáenz Pérez (born May 15, 1973 in Lima) is a Peruvian football (soccer) striker, who currently plays for FBC Melgar. ...

In the second game, Mexico defeated Denmark 3-1.^[2]

January 17, 1997
	Denmark	1–3	Mexico	Jack Murphy Stadium Attendance: ? Referee: ?
	Nielsen 64'	(Report)	41' Alfaro 59' Hernandez 72' Hermosillo

Denmark: Mogens Krogh, Søren Colding, Michael Hemmingsen, Jens Jessen, Per Nielsen, Kim Daugaard (Peter Frank 76'), Bjarne Goldbæk, Brian Steen Nielsen, Stig Tøfting (Jesper Thygesen 46'), Miklos Molnar (Søren Andersen 69'), Per Pedersen (Peter Møller 52')
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Mexico: ?

January 19: Second Doubleheader

In the first game of the day, Denmark came back from its loss to Mexico to defeat Peru 2-1 in its January 19th game in Pasadena's Rose Bowl. . The Peruvian team had a hard time converting their technical superiority into goals, partly due to Danish goalkeeper Mogens Krogh.^[3] Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... The Rose Bowl can refer to: The Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, California. ... A football goalkeeper leaves the ground to parry a shot on goal In many team sports, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, or goalie in some sports) is a designated player that is charged with directly preventing the opposite team from scoring by defending the goal. ... Mogens Krogh (born 31 October 1963) is a retired professional football (soccer) player who is currently the goalkeeper coach for the youth teams of Brøndby IF. In his active career, Krogh was the first choice goalkeeper of Brøndby from 1991 to his retirement in December 2001, playing 464...

January 19, 1997
	Denmark	2–1	Peru	Rose Bowl Attendance: 15,000 Referee: Kevin Scott (USA)
	Andersen 8' Colding 81'	(Report)	50' Solano

Denmark: Mogens Krogh, Søren Colding, Peter Frank (Jens Jessen 46'), Michael Hemmingsen, Steen Nedergaard, Per Nielsen, Bjarne Goldbæk (Ulrik Pedersen 60'), Brian Steen Nielsen (Stig Tøfting 75'), Jesper Thygesen, Søren Andersen, Peter Møller
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Peru: ?

In the second game of the doubleheader, Mexico easily defeated the U.S. In the third minute, Alberto Garcia Aspe assisted on Luis Roberto Alves' goal. In the 71st minute, Aspe bagged a goal for himself. Mexico stripped the ball from the U.S. and, using several quick passes, Aspe received the ball and placed a rocket shot past Brad Friedel from 25 yards out. With the win, Mexico defeated the U.S. for the first time on American soil since 1974. Alberto García Aspe (born May 11, 1967 in Mexico City) is a Mexican soccer midfielder, one of the all-time appearance leaders for the Mexican national team. ... Luis Roberto Alves dos Santos Gavranic (born May 23, 1967 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal) also known as Zaguinho is a former Mexican footballer. ... Bradley (Brad) Howard Friedel (born May 18, 1971 in Lakewood, Ohio) is an American international football (soccer) goalkeeper who plays for Blackburn Rovers in the English Premier League. ...

January 19, 1997
	USA	0–2	Mexico	Rose Bowl Attendance: 31,725 Referee: Kevin Skinner (Canada)
		(Report)	3' Alves 71' Aspe

United States: Brad Friedel, Mike Burns, Jeff Agoos, Alexi Lalas, Cobi Jones, Jovan Kirovski, Martin Vasquez (Preki 50'), Jason Kreis (Frankie Hejduk 53'), Claudio Reyna, Joe-Max Moore, Brian McBride (Roy Lassiter 66')
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Mexico: Adolfo Ríos, Pavel Prado, Claudio Suárez, Duilio Davino, Ramón Ramírez, Alberto Coyote, Alberto García Aspe (Marcelino Bernal 74'), Benjamín Galindo, Enrique Alfaro (Nicolás Ramírez 83'), Carlos Hermosillo (Luis García 68'), Luis Roberto Alves (Luis Hernández 54') Claudio Suárez Sánchez (born December 17, 1968 in Texcoco, México) is a Mexican football defender, currently playing for C.D. Chivas USA. Suárez has made 178 international appearances for Mexican national football team, trailing only Mohamed Al-Deayea of Saudi Arabia with 181 international matches. ... Duilio Davino(born March 21, 1976) is a Mexican football defender who currently plays for Club America ... Jesús Ramón Ramírez Ceceña (born Dec 5, 1969 in Tepic, Nayarit) is a Mexican soccer player, one of the all-time cap leaders for the Mexican national team, who currently plays for Major League Soccers C.D. Chivas USA. Prior to coming to MLS, Ramirez... Alberto García Aspe (born May 11, 1967 in Mexico City) is a Mexican soccer midfielder, one of the all-time appearance leaders for the Mexican national team. ... Marcelino Bernal (born 27 May 1962 in Tepic) is a retired Mexican football midfielder. ... Benjamin Maestro Galindo (born 11, December, 1960). ... Carlos Manuel Hermosillo Goytortua (born August 24, 1964 in Cerro Azul, Veracruz, Mexico) is a Mexican soccer player, one of the top all-time goalscorers for the Mexican national team. ... Luis Garcia can refer to: Luis García Postigo, Mexican football (soccer) player Sanz Luis García, Spanish football (soccer) player Luis Carlos García, Mexican baseball player Luis García, Dominican baseball player Luis Garcia, Venezuelan boxer who challenged Felix Trinidad for the world Welterweight title This is a... Luis Roberto Alves dos Santos Gavranic (born May 23, 1967 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal) also known as Zaguinho is a former Mexican footballer. ... Luis Arturo Hernández Carreon alias El Matador (born December 22, 1968 in Poza Rica, Mexico) is a Mexican soccer striker and one of the top all-time goalscorers for the Mexican national team. ...

January 22: Third Doubleheader

Per Pedersen put on a goal scoring clinic as Denmark crushed the U.S. 4-1. Pedersen scored all four of Denmark's goals, three in the first half. While the U.S. maintained possession for long periods of time, they were unable to break into the last half of the field. Denmark on the other hand, allowed the U.S. to expend its energy on pointless play, then would strip the U.S. of the ball and easily move into counterattacks. Joe-Max Moore became the only U.S. player to score in this cup when he hit a 25 yard free kick in the 44th minute. Joe-Max Moore (born February 23, 1971 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a former American soccer forward, who last played for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer. ...

January 22, 1997
	USA	1–4	Denmark	Rose Bowl Attendance: 17,342 Referee: unknown
	Moore 45'	(Report)	16' Pedersen 26' Pedersen 45' Pedersen 55' Pedersen

United States: Brad Friedel (Mark Dodd 46'), Jeff Agoos, Dan Calichman, Alexi Lalas, Mike Burns, Steve Ralston (Jason Kreis 57'), Claudio Reyna, Joe-Max Moore, Cobi Jones, Jovan Kirovski (Preki 63'), Roy Lassiter (Brian McBride 33') January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Denmark. ... The Rose Bowl can refer to: The Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, California. ... Joe-Max Moore (born February 23, 1971 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a former American soccer forward, who last played for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer. ... Bradley (Brad) Howard Friedel (born May 18, 1971 in Lakewood, Ohio) is an American international football (soccer) goalkeeper who plays for Blackburn Rovers in the English Premier League. ... Mark Dodd (born September 14, 1965, in Dallas, Texas) was a soccer goalkeeper, who played in Major League Soccer for the Dallas Burn. ... Jeffrey (Jeff) Alan Agoos (born May 2, 1968 in Geneva, Switzerland) is a former American soccer defender, one of the all-time appearance leaders for the United States national team. ... Dan Calichman (born February 21, 1968) is a former American soccer defender. ... Panayotis Alexander (Alexi) Lalas (b. ... Mike Burns (born September 14, 1970 in Marlborough, Massachusetts) is a retired professional and United States national team soccer player, currently Director of Soccer for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer. ... Steve Ralston (born June 14, 1974 in St. ... Jason Kreis (born December 29, 1972 in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American soccer player, Major League Soccers all-time regular season leader in goals, who currently plays for Real Salt Lake. ... Claudio Reyna (born July 20, 1973 in Livingston, New Jersey) is an American footballer. ... Joe-Max Moore (born February 23, 1971 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a former American soccer forward, who last played for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer. ... Cobi Jones (born June 16, 1970 in Detroit, Michigan) is one of the most recognizable and successful American soccer players. ... Jovan Kirovski (born March 18, 1976, in Escondido, California) is a soccer forward, who currently plays in Major League Soccer for the Colorado Rapids. ... Predrag Radosavljević (Serbian Cyrillic: Предраг Радосављевић), known simply as Preki (Преки) (born June 24, 1963 in Belgrade), is a Serbian-American soccer player, one of the most decorated players in the history of Major League Soccer. ... Roy Lassiter (born March 9, 1969 in Washington, D.C.) is a retired American soccer striker, and Major League Soccers record holder for goals scored in a season, with 27 in 1996. ... Brian McBride (born June 19, 1972 in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States) is an American who plays football (soccer), currently playing as a striker for Fulham of the English Premier League. ...

Denmark: Mogens Krogh, Søren Colding, Carsten Hemmingsen, Per Nielsen, Jens Jessen, Steen Nedergaard, Brian Steen Nielsen (Kim Daugaard 79'), Jesper Thygesen, Ulrik Pedersen (Stig Tøfting 71'), Søren Andersen (Miklos Molnar 66'), Per Pedersen (Peter Møller 87') Mogens Krogh (born 31 October 1963) is a retired professional football (soccer) player who is currently the goalkeeper coach for the youth teams of Brøndby IF. In his active career, Krogh was the first choice goalkeeper of Brøndby from 1991 to his retirement in December 2001, playing 464... Søren Colding (born September 2, 1972) is a Danish former professional football player, who most prominently captained Danish club Brøndby IF and VfL Bochum in Germany from his position of right back. ... Per Nielsen (born October 15, 1973) is a Danish football defender who has played for Brøndby IF his entire club career. ... Brian Steen Nielsen (born 28 December 1968) is a former Danish professional footballer from Denmark, who most notably played 66 matches as a defensive midfielder for the Denmark national football team between 1990 and 2002, scoring three goals. ... Kim Daugaard (Born March 29, 1974) is a proffesional footballer, currently playing for Brøndby IF in Denmark, as a central midfielder. ... Stig Tøfting (born August 14, 1969 in Hørning) is a professional footballer from Denmark, who is nicknamed Tøffe. ... Søren Andersen (born January 31, 1970) is a Danish former professional footballer. ... Miklos Molnar (born June 10, 1970 in Copenhagen, Denmark), aka the Danish Dynamite, is a Danish soccer player. ... Peter Møller Nielsen (born March 23, 1972 in AbildgÃ¥rd, Frederikshavn, Denmark), is a former Danish professional football (soccer) player who most famously played for FC København. ...

In the second, and decisive game, Mexico cruised to an easy 0-0 tie with Peru. With the point it earned from the tie, Mexico topped the standings and took its second consecutive U.S. Cup title.

January 22, 1997
	Mexico	0–0	Peru	Rose Bowl Attendance: 17,342 Referee: Baharmast (USA)
		(Report)

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Champion

1997 Nike U.S. Cup Winner: Mexico Second title

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Scorers

Four goals

• Per Pedersen

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• Søren Andersen
• Søren Colding
• Brian Steen Nielsen
• Enrique Alfaro
• Alberto García Aspe
• Luis Roberto Alves
• Luis Hernandez
• Carlos Hermosillo
• Germán Carty
• Nolberto Solano
• Joe-Max Moore

Image File history File links Flag_of_Denmark. ... Søren Andersen (born January 31, 1970) is a Danish former professional footballer. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Denmark. ... Søren Colding (born September 2, 1972) is a Danish former professional football player, who most prominently captained Danish club Brøndby IF and VfL Bochum in Germany from his position of right back. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Denmark. ... Brian Steen Nielsen (born 28 December 1968) is a former Danish professional footballer from Denmark, who most notably played 66 matches as a defensive midfielder for the Denmark national football team between 1990 and 2002, scoring three goals. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Alberto García Aspe (born May 11, 1967 in Mexico City) is a Mexican soccer midfielder, one of the all-time appearance leaders for the Mexican national team. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Luis Roberto Alves dos Santos Gavranic (born May 23, 1967 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal) also known as Zaguinho is a former Mexican footballer. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Luis Hernández (born December 22, 1968 in Poza, Mexico) is a Mexican soccer player, the all-time leading goalscorer for the Mexican national team. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Carlos Manuel Hermosillo Goytortua (born August 24, 1964 in Cerro Azul, Veracruz, Mexico) is a Mexican soccer player, one of the top all-time goalscorers for the Mexican national team. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Peru. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Peru. ... Nolberto Nobby Albino Solano Todco (born December 12, 1974 in Callao) is a Peruvian football player who currently plays for Newcastle United in the English Premiership. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Joe-Max Moore (born February 23, 1971 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a former American soccer forward, who last played for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer. ...

Final rankings

Team		Pts	GP	W	T	L	GF	GA	Dif	Perc
1	Mexico	7	3	2	1	0	5	1	+4	77.8%
2	Denmark	6	3	2	0	1	7	5	+2	66.7%
3	Peru	4	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	44.4%
4	United States	0	3	0	0	3	1	7	-6	00,0%

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Notes

1. ^ The Danish Football Association registrered the games as unofficial, and comprised the team of players from the domestic Danish Superliga championship.
2. ^ Allan Pedersen, "Vi tabte på begynderfejl", Ekstra Bladet, 19 January 1997
3. ^ Allan Pedersen, "Kroghs oprejsning", Ekstra Bladet, 20 January 1997