New contest: Gold cup goals

The Gold Cup trophy: timeless, classic design

The 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup begins in less then a week, with Costa Rica and Cuba getting things started in Dallas. The big match, for Canadians, is the Group C opener with USA in Detroit, which will be invaded by a horde of Canadian supporters.

The hardcore types that read this blog don't need extra incentive to pay close attention to this tournament, but I will provide it anyway.

Unlike the Voyageurs Cup contest, still ongoing because of weather, this competition requires little in the way of explanation.

You pick a player, he scores a goal, you get a point.

CONTEST RULES:

• There are 12 Gold Cup participating countries. Their rosters are listed here.
• For Canada, select three (3) players.
• For Mexico and USA, select two (2) players each.
• For the nine remaining countries, select one player from their roster, for a total of 16 players.
• In your entry, specify country, and first and last name for each player.

Entries can be made by leaving a comment (not anonymously, obviously), or sending an email to blogdumpster@gmail.com. If we reach a certain threshold (say, 25 entries), there will be a prize. If not, you'll have to make do with a small ego boost.

Deadline is noon June 5th, though I'd probably let it slide if your entry comes in any time before the Canada match.

BUYER BEWARE: All teams submitted 23-man rosters. I believe only 20 make it to the tournament. Choose wisely, as I will not allow you to re-draft if one of your guys is shuffled off to the taxi squad.