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during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group B match at University of Phoenix Stadium on June 8, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.

Ecuador and Peru play out to thrilling 2-2 draw in Copa America

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In front of a sparse 12,000 fans in attendance in the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the most exciting game of the Copa America so far as Peru and Ecuador played out to a 2-2 draw. Much like the other game in this same stadium a couple of days ago, the game was […]

ORLANDO, FL – JUNE 08: Philippe Coutinho #22 of Brazil celebratesa goal during a Group B match of the 2016 Copa America Centenario against the Haiti at Camping World Stadium on June 8, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Day 6 of the Copa America Centenario brings the game of the tourney so far

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Wow! Goals upon goals upon goals tonight. We had an expected blowout but we may have been rewarded with the game of the tournament in the second game. It’s day six of the Copa America Centenario.   1) Biggest Winner: James Marcelin (Haiti) Yes, Haiti lost to Brazil 7-1 but quite honestly, Haiti is going […]

CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 07: Oscar Duarte #6 of Costa Rica blocks a shot attempt by Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States during a match in the 2016 Copa America Centenario at Soldier Field on June 7, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The United States defeated Costa Rica 4-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Day 5 of Copa America: USMNT wins big as Colombia becomes first to clinch knockout stage berth

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Starting the second round of group games at the Copa America Centenario, Group A saw the favorites taking control and Colombia clinching a knockout stage spot while a US win clinches them the second knockout stage spot.   1) Biggest Winner: Jurgen Klinsmann (United States) Jurgen Klinsmann needed a big win out of his team. […]

CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 07: Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States scores a goal on a penalty kick against Patrick Pemberton #18 of Costa Rica during a match in the 2016 Copa America Centenario at Soldier Field on June 7, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Dempsey scores his 50th international goal as the USMNT beat up on Costa Rica

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After a defeat in Saturday’s opener versus Colombia, the USMNT needed a big performance in Tuesday’s meeting with CONCACAF rival Costa Rica. Manager Jürgen Klinsmann fielded the same starting 11 that lost the opener, but this time, some of the squad’s bigger names showed up and gave the US a much-needed bounce back victory. The US […]

COLUMBUS, OH – MARCH 29: Bobby Wood #7 of the United States Men’s National Team controls the ball against Guatemala during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The United States defeated Guatemala 4-0. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

WATCH: USMNT net pair of goals just before half to go up 3-0

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The United States up 1-0 has been a thing of beauty, with the USMNT going for the jugular ever since the goal in the 9th minute of action. A key to a lot of the attack has been central forward Clint Dempsey. He scored the first goal, and with the team searching for a big […]

COLUMBUS, OH – MARCH 29: Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States Men’s National Team, Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States Men’s National Team and Michael Bradley #4 of the United States Men’s National Team celebrate a goal against Guatemala during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The United States defeated Guatemala 4-0. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

WATCH: Dempsey gets 50th career goal after Wood earns PK for USMNT

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The United States men’s national team faced a win or go home scenario in its second Group A match against CONCACAF rival Costa Rica. It took just eight minutes for things to get real interesting, as Bobby Wood earned a clear penalty kick after being shoved from behind by a Costa Rica player. Up stepped […]

SANTA CLARA, CA – JUNE 06: Charles Aranguiz #20 of Chile battles for control of the ball with Ever Banega #19 of Argentina during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group match play between Argentina and Chile at Levi’s Stadium on June 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Day 4 of the Copa America includes the two best games of the tourney and another anthem screwup

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In terms of on the field play, Group D collectively provided the most entertaining action of the Copa America Centenario. Now that everyone has played a game, let’s recap what all happened in day four of the Copa America.   1) Biggest Winner: Panama Panama made history tonight. Well they were going to make history […]

SEATTLE, WA – JUNE 04: Paolo Guerrero #9 of Peru dribbles against Haiti during the Copa America Centenario Group B match at CenturyLink Field on June 4, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Copa America Centenario is suffering from lack of attendance

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Games at the Copa America Centenario have had an attendance problem. There’s a chance things can turn around in the later rounds, but things have looked rather bad in the stands after the first three days of the tournament. Except for games featuring the United States and Mexico, stadiums have at best only been half-filled. […]

GLENDALE, AZ – JUNE 05: Matias Vecino #15 of Uruguay (L) trips Jesus Manuel Corona #10 of Mexico during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group C match at University of Phoenix Stadium on June 5, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Day 3 of the Copa America includes a big upset, red cards and the wrong national anthem

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Well, at least goals were scored in the Copa America today. A bunch of goals and a bunch of cards dominated day three of the Copa America Centenario. We also saw a team surprisingly take a win to put themselves in a great position for the rest of the group stage.   1) Biggest Winner: […]

PASADENA CA – JUNE 4: Enner Valencia #13 of Ecuador and Marquinhos #13 of Brazil battle for the ball during the second half of the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group B match between Brazil and Ecuador at the Rose Bowl June 4, 2016, Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Ecuador and Brazil play out to scoreless draw in their first Copa America match

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In what has been the most promising game in the Copa America Centenario so far, Brazil and Ecuador met in Pasadena, California in the historic Rose Bowl for a Group B match up. Although Brazil was considered a favorite, both teams were neck and neck as Brazil has a lot of hurt players in their […]

SEATTLE, WA – JUNE 04: Paolo Guerrero #9 of Peru dribbles against Haiti during the Copa America Centenario Group B match at CenturyLink Field on June 4, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

A very low scoring day highlights day 2 of the Copa America Centenario

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With three games taking place Saturday, we are fully immersed into the summer international soccer schedule and the Copa America Centenario. Group A and B have completed one game each with Group C and D set to play in the next couple days. We look at the happenings that went on in day 2 of […]

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – JULY 18: Paolo Guerrero of Flamengo in action during the match between Flamengo and Gremio as part of Brasileirao Series A 2015 at Maracana stadium on July 18, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images)

WATCH: Paolo Guerrero puts Peru in front of Haiti with a diving header

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For 60 minutes, underdog Haiti held strong against their South American counterparts. Haiti stayed in shape defensively, got a couple chances on goal and were focused on trying to get a historic result in the Copa America Centenario. It took an hour but Peru eventually prevailed against Haiti and did so in magnificent fashion. Paolo […]

SANTA CLARA, CA – JUNE 03: James Rodriguez #10 of Colombia tries to dribble away from Gyasi Zardes #9 of United States during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group match between the United States and Colombia at Levi’s Stadium on June 3, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Colombia defeats USMNT 2-0 in Copa America opener, James Rodriguez leaves with shoulder injury

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Before the Copa America Centenario opener, the U.S. Men’s National Team knew they were facing an uphill challenge going against third ranked Colombia. Colombia took advantage of two big mistakes and won 2-0 and move into a rather big lead in Group A of the Copa America Centenario. The starting midfield of Alejandro Bedoya, Michael Bradley […]

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