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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 […]

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 […]

Who is going to win the Copa America Centenario?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

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)

USMNT goes to Puerto Rico and win 3-1 in first Copa America tune-up

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It didn’t much feel like an international friendly but more of a scrimmage, but the U.S. Men’s National Team accomplished what they set out to do and defeated their territory mate Puerto Rico 3-1 in their first game between the two teams. The USMNT had a rather makeshift lineup since these were all European and […]

BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 08: Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann speaks to his players during a United States soccer training session at Ohiri Field on October 8, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Jurgen Klinsmann calls up 22 players for first USMNT Copa America tuneup

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The European and Mexican club season is all but over but that doesn’t mean players get to take a vacation. In just 18 days, the top soccer nations in the Americas will face off in a special tournament all over the United States. The U.S. Men’s National Team is getting ready as manager Jurgen Klinsmann […]

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?

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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

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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 […]

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