0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/14/2016
Alexis Sanchez was scrutinized heavily for not scoring a goal yet in Copa America Centenario play, as he was one of Chile’s best during the last Copa America held in Chile when he scored a goal in the competition. The pressure was on him to score a goal and help lead his team to victory in […]
KANSAS CITY, KS – JULY 13: Ventura Alvarado #13 of the USA slide tackles Miguel Camargo #14 of Panama during the CONCACAF Gold Cup match at Sporting Park on July 13, 2015 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
0 comments by Andrew Coppens
There hasn’t been a bigger one-on-one matchup in the Copa America Centenario than Chile vs. Panama, with plenty of pressure on the South American side to get the job done. Pundits didn’t rate Panama…and perhaps they should’ve. After a huge gaffe at the back for Chile, Panama took quick advantage and the result was an […]
HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 13: Jesus Manuel Corona #10 of Mexico celebrates a second half goal with his teammates during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group match between Mexico and Venezuela at NRG Stadium on June 13, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
0 comments by Josh Espinal
Let us look at what the last match day for Group C had in store as we look at what was Day 11 in the Copa America Centenario. 1) Biggest Winner: Mexico Mexico should build a statue for Jesus Manuel “El Tecatito” Corona, as his late equalizer against Venezuela won Mexico Group C. This is […]
HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 13: Jesus Antonio Molina #23 of Mexico fights for the ball with Christian Santos #19 of Venezuela during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group match between Mexico and Venezuela at NRG Stadium on June 13, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/13/2016
Daniel Hernandez might as well earn Man of the Match honors for his excellent performance against Mexico today. Venezuela, a team that was facing the mighty Mexico (who was favored to win the group by most experts), scored early to take the wind out of the Mexican sails and held on to a slim 1-0 […]
HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 13: Jose Manuel Velazquez #6 of Venezuela celebrates after scoring a first half goal during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group match between Mexico and Venezuela at NRG Stadium on June 13, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
0 comments by Josh Espinal
In what many saw as an easy game for Mexico to either earn a draw or a victory against the 77th ranked team in the FIFA Standings, really took a turn for the worst for Mexico and their fans. Early in the match, Andres Guardado committed a foul way outside of the box and it […]
HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 11: Patrick Pemberton #18 of Costa Rica makes a save as Roger Martinez #9 of Colombia looks for a rebound as Kendall Watson #19 defends along with Ronald Matarrita #22 in the first half at NRG Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/12/2016
Day 9 of Copa America is in the books and guess what? The United States won the group! Today belongs to the hosts, but preparation will loom on the horizon as the quarterfinals beckon Colombia and the U.S. squads. 1) Biggest Winner: The United States I mean, what a day for the United States, not […]
CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 10: Roderick Miller #5 of Panama knocks the ball away from Nicolas Gaitan #20 of Argentina during a match in the 2016 Copa America Centenario at Soldier Field on June 10, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/11/2016
The triumphant return of Lionel Messi, some great free kick goals and a controversial handball call caps off what was match day eight in the Copa America. 1) Biggest Winner: Whoever Attended the Argentina/Panama Game in Person Seriously, I mean what a performance by Lionel Messi and in such a short time frame as well. […]
FOXBORO, MA – JUNE 10: Mauricio Isla #4 of Chile defends against Martin Smedberg-Dalence #8 of Bolivia during a 2016 Copa America Centenario Group D match between Chile and Bolivia in the first half at Gillette Stadium on June 10, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/10/2016
After conceding a very early goal in the second half, it looked like Bolivia was destined to suffer through a half filled with more Chile possession. However, Bolivia was able to regain their composure and keep defending well and were rewarded for their patience with a free kick from a bit outside of the 18-yard […]
at Rose Bowl on June 9, 2016 in Pasadena, California.
0 comments by Josh Espinal
Surprise! I bet you didn’t expect Venezuela to go this far did you? And Mexico certainly look like the team to beat in this tournament. Seven was definitely heaven for Mexico and Venezuela on this seventh day of the Copa America Centenario. 1) Biggest Winner: Venezuela With Uruguay coming in as the heavy favorites, many thought that […]
BOCA RATON, FL – JUNE 01: Jose Salomon Rondon #9 of Venezuela passes during a game against Guatamala at Lockhart Stadium on June 1, 2016 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 6/9/2016
In a highly physical first half, both Uruguay and Venezuela had been trying all half to score the opening goal and go into the lead. While Uruguay had the majority of the chances, Venezuela also had some chances of their own. Whatever the case, Fernando Muslera was caught committing one of the worst goalkeeper sins, […]
during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group B match at University of Phoenix Stadium on June 8, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.
0 comments by Josh Espinal
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 […]
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)
0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 6/7/2016
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)
0 comments by Andrew Coppens
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)
0 comments by Phillip Bupp
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 […]
GLENDALE, AZ – JUNE 05: Hector Herrera #16 of Mexico celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in extra time during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group C match against Uruguay at University of Phoenix Stadium on June 5, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. Mexico won 3-1. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/6/2016
In what started in disaster for Uruguay only got worse for them as Mexico completely dominated the game from initial whistle to the whistle in the 90th minute, and Mexico shone bright and beat Uruguay by a score of 3-1. The University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona was packed to the brim with Mexican […]
