Dribble Diaries

Copa América Group C concluded Monday evening, with the United States crashing out and Panama shocking the competition by finishing second and advancing alongside Uruguay. Here's what happened in the two games. USA 0-1 Uruguay The United States' Copa América run came to an end after losing to Group C champions Uruguay. The hosts dominated the opening exchanges at Arrowhead Stadium, and they did so handily. Uruguay weathered the storm as the clock crept beyond 20 minutes, but fouls disrupted play and stopped the United States' momentum. After the break, Uruguay's momentum stalled until Mathías Olivera scored off a recycled set-piece, sending the US out. Bolivia 1-3 Panama Panama finished off a historic group stage performance with a win over Bolivia, securing a spot in the quarterfinals. Bolivia had the better chances in the first 20 minutes, with Carmelo Algarañaz taking the finest attempt but missing the post. After that early pressure, Panama punished their opp...

Copa América Group C play starts Thursday evening, with the United States facing Panama and Bolivia facing Uruguay. Let's get into what happened that night. Uruguay 5-0 Bolivia Uruguay all but secured their place in the final round with a resounding victory over Group C bottom dwellers Bolivia. Uruguay had a strong start and should have taken the lead after three minutes, but Darwin Núñez missed from close range. However, Marcelo Bielsa's team seemed unconcerned, and they took a well-deserved lead before the 10-minute mark when Facundo Pellistri scored from close range. Núñez scored his second goal of the tournament, doubling Uruguay's lead and effectively ending Bolivia's chances. Uruguay easily defeated Bolivia in the second half, with goals from Maximiliano Araújo, Federico Valverde, and Rodrigo Bentancur sealing their victory and propelling them to the knockout stage. Panama 2-1 USA  The United States' Copa América prospects are hanging in the balance follow...

Copa América Group C is beginning to take shape after the first round of play on Sunday. The United States easily defeated Bolivia, while Uruguay swept Panama. Here is what we learned from the Group C activity. The man of the hour Christian Pulisic carries the aspirations of a nation on his shoulders, but it didn't stop the forward from firing a screamer into the net off the crossbar just three minutes at AT&T Stadium on Sunday afternoon. As a 17-year-old, the Milan youngster was the youngest player on the last United States Copa América team, and his development as a potential future star has been the driving force behind this generation's United States Men's National Team. Where Pulisic goes, the United States will follow. If he remains hot in the coming weeks, there is no knowing how far Gregg Berhalter's team can go.  Not enough firepower. It was evident from the start that Bolivia would struggle to compete with their Group C opponents. And, while they maintai...