U.S. to play Mexico in Columbus in World Cup qualifier

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If the United States gets its wish, there will be a repeat of the Guerra Fria (Cold War) when it meets Mexico in World Cup qualifying on Feb. 11.

The U.S. Soccer Federation chose to play the match in Columbus, Ohio, the site of the United States’ famous 2-0 victory over Mexico on a 29-degree night in the 2001 qualifying.

Although it wasn’t as cold, the result was the same -- a 2-0 victory over Mexico -- in 2005 qualifying in Columbus.

U.S. officials say they might choose another venue in the future -- if Mexico quits playing its World Cup qualifying home games against the United States at altitude in Mexico City.

-- Randy Harvey