The US males’s nationwide soccer group didn’t make it out of Group C in Copa América, as they fell to Uruguay, 1-0, in a must-win sport to achieve the knockout stage.
This can be a disappointing finish for the USMNT, a group that was anticipated to be among the many prime two groups within the group, which included Bolivia and Panama.
Nonetheless, after a shocking loss to Panama final week, the U.S. entered Monday evening’s match at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas Metropolis with a pair situations the place they may get out.
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Tyler Adams of United States reacts in the course of the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group C match between United States and Uruguay at GEHA Discipline at Arrowhead Stadium on July 01, 2024 in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri. (Shaun Clark/Getty Pictures)
The primary, in fact, was profitable the match in opposition to Uruguay, which might’ve had Panama crushed in purpose differential until they demolished Bolivia of their remaining group stage match. The second possibility was a draw within the Panama-Bolivia match, which once more would’ve had the U.S. advancing by purpose differential.
Issues had been trying good with Bolivia scoring its first purpose of your complete match within the second half to tie issues 1-1, whereas the U.S. and Uruguay had been locked at 0-0.
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Nonetheless, all the pieces modified when a set piece noticed Mathias Olivera kicking in a deflection from U.S. goalkeeper Matt Turner, who made a save on an preliminary header towards the web. Referees would test to see if Olivera was offside, however the purpose was finally upheld.
Then, as Panama began pouring in additional objectives, the U.S. discovered themselves in desperation mode, needing a 2-1 victory to advance out of the group stage.
Mathias Olivera of Uruguay celebrates with teammates after scoring the group’s first purpose in the course of the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group C match between United States and Uruguay at GEHA Discipline at Arrowhead Stadium on July 01, 2024 in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri. (Michael Reaves/Getty Pictures)
Uruguay, buttoned up defensively all match, allowed one second for the U.S. when substitute Haji Wright seemed to have a shot, however two defenders crashed in throughout stoppage time to knock it away.
Ricardo Pepi was calling for the ball to the aspect of Wright, and he was extensive open however by no means obtained the cross.
Ultimately, the U.S. solely had three pictures on purpose and eight pictures complete, whereas Uruguay received the possession margin 51% to 49%.
Christian Pulisic of United States reacts as he leaves the pitch after dropping the CONMEBOL Copa America USA 2024 Group C match between Panama and United States at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Hector Vivas/Getty Pictures)
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As a substitute of questioning who the U.S. would see within the knockout stage, the U.S. Soccer Federation will now want to find out if head coach Gregg Berhalter, who some already placed on the new seat getting into this important summer time, ought to stay in place with the 2026 World Cup looming sooner or later.
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