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Copa America (Day 3): Your Running Commentary
A trio of low-scoring matches were played on Saturday, but the Copa America rolls on Sunday with a pair of Group C fixtures that should be quite entertaining. Jamaica and Venezuela will get things...
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Venezuela beats 10-man Jamaica in Group C opener
CHICAGO – The word early Sunday from Jamaican manager Winfried Schäfer was that star center back Wes Morgan was too tired from Leicester City’s title celebrations to feature in the Jamaica’s Copa...
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Report: Messi to miss opening match against Chile
Argentina take on reigning Copa America champions Chile in their group opener on Monday night, but they will be doing so without their best player. Lionel Messi will reportedly miss out on Argentina’s...
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Report: James Rodriguez out of match vs. Paraguay
Photo by Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports Colombia toppled the U.S. Men’s National Team on Friday, but Los Cafateros enter their second Copa America match with a notable absence. James Rodriguez is...
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Copa America organizers apologize after playing wrong anthem before...
Photo by Joe Camporeale/USA TODAY Sports Uruguayan players stood dumbfounded as Chile’s national anthem was played ahead of Sunday’s clash with Mexico, prompting an apology for Copa America organizers....
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Mexico pulls away from Uruguay with two late finishes
Photo by Joe Camporeale/USA Today Sports It was always going to be difficult getting a result without Luis Suarez, and Uruguay found that to be true on Sunday night in an eventful match against Mexico....
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Jamaica sees positives despite Copa America loss to Venezuela
Photo by Mike DiNovo/USA TODAY Sports CHICAGO – Jamaica knew the importance of its Copa America Centenario opener on Sunday. Sharing a group with Mexico and Uruguay, a win Sunday at Soldier Field...
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Report: Copa America, Gold Cup to merge; to be held in U.S.
The Copa America Centenario may not be a once in a lifetime opportunity for the U.S. ESPN is reporting that negotiations between CONMEBOL and CONCACAF are nearly complete as the two federations look...
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Who Should the USMNT vs. Costa Rica?
Photo by Gary Rohman/MLS/USA TODAY Sports The U.S. Men’s National Team’s Copa America got off to the worst possible start, but the U.S. will have a chance to remedy all that went wrong in Tuesday’s...
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SBI Question of the Day: What should Dempsey's USMNT role be?
For years, Clint Dempsey has been the U.S. Men’s National Team’s most consistent attacking option. On Friday against Colombia, he was the team’s most active attacker yet again, but his role remains up...
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Copa America (Day 4): Your Running Commentary
While injury concerns will play a factor in the day’s biggest matchup, two Group D fixtures will carry on Copa America action on Monday. Panama and Bolivia will kick things off in the evening (7...
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USMNT not feeling any negativity after opening loss
Photo by Kelley L Cox/USA Today Sports CHICAGO – If the U.S. Men’s National Team’s 2-0 loss to Colombia in the opening game of the Copa America did anything to dampen expectations for fans of the host...
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Perez brace blasts Panama past Bolivia in Group D opener
Photo by John Rieger/USA Today Sports ORLANDO – In the middle of a tropical storm at Camping World Stadium, a 35-year-old Panamaniam striker turned back the clock to earn his country three points. Blas...
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Di Maria, Banega lead Argentina over Chile in 2015 title game rematch
Photo by Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports Argentina faced the reigning Copa America champions without the services of the tournament’s best player, but a pair of midfield maestros stepped up to lead La...
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Nagbe growing into role with USMNT
Just one year ago, the U.S. Men’s National Team seemed like a dream for Darlington Nagbe. Still yet to receive his citizenship, another summer went by without a chance at international soccer, as...
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What to watch for when the USMNT takes on Costa Rica
Photo by Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports The U.S. Men’s National Team is fresh off a major setback, one that has threatened to prematurely end their Copa America run. Yet, their fates remain in their own...
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Uruguayan FA president says it was 'wrong' to play Copa America in U.S.
Uruguyan FA president Wilmar Valdez is far from happy with the Copa America Centenario. In the aftermath of Uruguay’s 3-1 loss to Mexico, Valdez says that it was a “mistake” to host the Copa America...
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Copa America (Day 5): Your Running Commentary
Photo by Kelley L Cox/USA Today Sports As the second round of matches begins on Tuesday night at the Copa America Centenario, Group A heats up with a pair of critical fixtures. First, the U.S. Men’s...
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