'Big game' jinx once again threatens interest in the U.S.

Published Aug. 13, 2009 4:59 a.m. ET

Jamie Trecker

The USA has done it again.

Two weeks after a humiliating 5-0 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup final at Giants Stadium, the USA lost their third straight big game, dropping a 2-1 decision at the Azteca in a World Cup qualifier.