When the U.S. and Mexico meet in a World Cup qualifier Friday night in Ohio, the rivals will play against a backdrop of amped-up political vitriol provoked by Donald Trump during his successful presidential campaign. Winning this swing state with 52 percent of the vote was one of the keys to Trump's victory Tuesday. ''I certainly think there's an added layer to this game, given everything that's gone on the last few months,'' U.S. captain Michael Bradley said.
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