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Who is going to win the Copa America Centenario?

The event we’ve been waiting years for is finally here as the USMNT gets set to kick off the Copa America Centenario against Colombia Friday. After breaking down all the different players, teams, and groups it’s finally time to play the games. Here are the picks of the 32 Flags staff for the Copa America […]

HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 04: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina walks across the field during their International friendly match against Bolivia at BBVA Compass Stadium on September 4, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Group D of the Copa America Centenario shouldn’t have many surprises

Two of the best three teams on the planet (according to the sometimes dubious FIFA rankings) will share Group D at the Copa America Centenario this month. Argentina, the 14-time champion of South America, and Chile, the most recent Copa America winners, seem destined to fight for first place while Panama and Bolivia look to […]

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL – JUNE 10: Neymar of Brazil gestures during the International Friendly Match between Brazil and Honduras at Beira Rio Stadium on June 10, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

How Brazil’s lack of Neymar and constant injuries can doom them in Copa America

Brazil is always one of the top teams going into any tournament, whether it’s the World Cup (which they have won a record five times) or the Copa America (which they have won eight times). However, this Brazil team that is heading into Copa America Centenario is looking a bit… well, a bit weak. Dunga […]

PASADENA, CA – OCTOBER 10: Javier Hernandez #14 of Mexico celebrates after scoring a goal against the United States during the first half of 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Qualifier at the Rose Bowl on October 10, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Mexico and Uruguay favored to advance in Group C of the Copa America Centenario

While Group A, featuring the United States and Colombia, draws most of the headlines leading up to Friday’s start of the Copa America Centenario, Mexico and Uruguay are the teams to watch in Group C. El Tri, which figures to have a sizable home crowd advantage in every match its plays in this tournament, will […]

FOXBORO, MA – SEPTEMBER 08: Neymar #10 of Brazil reacts after scoring a goal during an international friendly against the United States at Gillette Stadium on September 8, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

Plenty of big names missing the Copa America and that’s bad news for fans

Friday the United States will play Columbia in the opening match of the Copa America Centenario, it will be the first time the competition has been held outside of South America in its  history. It’s a chance for American audiences to get up close and personal with some of the world’s biggest superstars, or at least […]

PASADENA, CA – OCTOBER 10: The national soccer team of Mexico poses before the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Qualifier at Rose Bowl on October 10, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

Mexico’s expectations for the Copa America Centenario

Mexico is coming into the Copa America Centenario with some pretty lofty expectations, winning nine consecutive matches starting with the Confederations Cup playoff against the United States, having not lost a game yet under new manager Juan Carlos Osorio and with Mexico playing in Phoenix, Houston and Los Angeles, they are basically playing home games […]

SANTOS, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 27: Aisson, goal keeper of Internacional and Gabriel of Santos in action during the match between Santos and Internacional for the Brazilian Series A 2015 at Vila Belmiro stadium on September 27, 2015 in Santos, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

Brazil is the big name, but expect the unexpected in Group B of Copa America Centenario

We’re just 48 hours from the start of Copa America Centenario and things are starting to get real for all teams involved. Group B is no different, except that it features one of the all-time great national teams in soccer history — Brazil. However, something will be very different about this group given Brazil’s importance […]

SARASOTA, FL – NOVEMBER 28: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States scores against England during the Nike International Friendlies at The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch on November 28, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Copa America Centenario’s five breakout stars

The Copa America Centenario is almost upon us, and, as with every tournament, players will be hoping to make their big break on the international stage. Here are the five players who may be set for a big tournament. 1) Christian Pulisic, 17, United States The player that could very well get all of the […]

KANSAS CITY, KS – MAY 28: Christian Pulisic #17 of USA attempts to chip a pass past Guillermo Viscarra #23 of Bolivia late in the second half of an international friendly match between Bolivia and the United States on May 28, 2016 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

Host United States and Colombia lead Group A in Copa America Centenario

The Copa America Centenario starts this Friday and when the draw was performed in February, it was widely assumed that Group A was the toughest group of the four. You have the United States, who are hosting the tournament, fourth ranked Colombia, a Costa Rica team who were a penalty shootout away from the 2014 […]

KANSAS CITY, KS – MAY 28: Fans sing the end of the Star Spangled Banner before the international friendly match between Bolivia and United States on May 28, 2016 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

A look at who’s hot and who’s not heading into the summer tournaments

It’s an even numbered year so that means there is going to be plenty of soccer ahead this summer. Big tournaments in France and the United States in June mean that national teams in Europe and the Americas are warming up for a busy summer. Before any of those meaningful games get underway, most national […]

PARIS, FRANCE – DECEMBER 12: The UEFA European Championship Trophy is displayed prior to the UEFA Euro 2016 Final Draw Ceremony at Palais des Congres on December 12, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

ESPN and Fox’s commentator plans for this summer’s international tournaments show ESPN is still ahead of Fox

Tuesday was a big day for American soccer fans who are anticipating the plethora of international matches that are going to be coming their way this summer as both ESPN and Fox announced their commentary teams for their coverage of Euro 2016 and the Copa America respectively. Unsurprisingly to American fans, ESPN’s announcement was met […]

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – SEPTEMBER 06: Joel Campbell #12 against Geoff Cameron #20 of the United States during the FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier at Estadio Nacional on September 6, 2013 in San Jose, Costa Rica. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Can the USMNT advance to the Copa America Centenario knockout stage?

After the initial shock of who the U.S. Men’s National Team drew in the Copa America Centenario, the reality sets in and now it needs to be determined if the USMNT can possibly make the knockout stage. Let’s not kid ourselves, the tournament is still over three months away so just about anything can happen […]

The Copa America Centenario Draw was certainly something

If you were expecting the broadcast of the Copa America Centenario draw to kick off and get right down to business, well then this was probably the first live draw for a major FIFA tournament you’ve ever watched. Right from the get go we were treated to talks of ticket sales and some pointless musical […]

ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 08: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina dribbles the ball against Miguel Layun #7 of Mexico during a international friendly at AT&T Stadium on September 8, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

What you need to know before the Copa America Centenario draw

The Copa America Centenario draw is tonight and the talk is that this will be the biggest soccer tournament taking place inside the United States since the 1994 FIFA World Cup. And that isn’t hyperbole. The amount of talent and the teams that are coming to the United States, that statement is 100% accurate. Lionel […]

at AT&T Stadium on September 8, 2015 in Arlington, Texas.

Centennial Copa America schedule makes Mexico a giant favorite without a game being played

We’re just over six months away from arguably the biggest soccer tournament to hit the United States of America since the 1994 World Cup — with the 10 teams from South America joining six CONCACAF teams for the Centennial Copa America tournament. On Thursday, the seeding and scheduling was announced for the tournament. There wasn’t […]

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