A fan kicks a soccer ball across Slauson Avenue in Huntington Park after the Mexican national soccer team’s victory over the U.S. in a World Cup qualifying match in Mexico City. The celebrations were raucous but largely peaceful in the heavily Latino community southeast of downtown Los Angeles. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Fans of the Mexican national soccer team rejoice in the streets of Huntington Park after their team’s victory over the U.S. in Mexico City. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Fans turn out to celebrate in Huntington Park. The Mexican national soccer team’s victory was sweet, even though Mexico has always defeated the U.S. in at-home matches, apart from one tie. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Soccer fans celebrating Mexico’s victory make their way across Slauson Avenue in Huntington Park. In Mexico, the defeat of the U.S. in a World Cup qualifying match brought relief across the nation. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
A Huntington Park police officer keeps watch over revelers gathered at the intersection of Pacific Boulevard and Slauson Avenue after the Mexican national soccer team’s victory over the U.S. in Mexico City. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Soccer fans gather to celebrate in Huntington Park. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Supporters cheer in Huntington Park as they watch the Mexican soccer team score a goal against the U.S. in Mexico City. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
The crowd at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium during Mexico’s 2-1 win over the U.S. in a World Cup qualifying match. (Donald Miralle / Getty Images)
A fan cheers for the Mexican team at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. (Dario Lopez-Mills / Associated Press)
Fans show their support for the Mexican soccer team at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. (Donald Miralle / Getty Images)
Mexican fans celebrate their team’s second goal against the United States at Azteca Stadium. (Claudio Cruz / Associated Press)
