Dribble Diaries

The United States, Canada, Mexico, and Panama are competing for a berth in the final of the Concacaf Nations League, which took place on Thursday. The hero Jimenez against Canada Mexico made their intentions against the Canadians clear right away, and they won 2-0 thanks to one guy. El Tri found the net in just 47 seconds after a bit of pinball in the area, and Raul Jimenez was fortunate to divert the ball. When facing Dayne St. Clair one-on-one, the striker scored 1-0 with ease. Canada continued to control the ball, but their failure to generate real chances in front of the goal came back to haunt them. The Canucks needed a comeback performance, but they only managed one shot on goal in ninety minutes. Later, when a VAR call went against them, Jesse Marsch and his team were furious. Derek Cornelius was booted in the leg, but no penalty was given in spite of the action being reviewed. Mexico stopped almost every Canadian threat while sticking to their inch-perfect strategy. ...

Yunus Musah had a fantastic night, scoring his first goal for the United States against Panama in front of new manager Mauricio Pochettino on Saturday. The Milan man has been a fixture for the Stars and Stripes for some time, becoming only the second player in USMNT history to play over 3000 minutes before turning 22, joining U.S. Soccer star Landon Donovan in doing so. Despite the lengthy minutes, Musah's first international goal came after being switched to the right wing against Panama, a moment he cherishes. Musah was thrilled to have been given a new position by Pochettino and was ready to commend his manager for making the bold choice to change things up. "Pochettino? He is well-versed in my past, having attended Valencia and Arsenal's academy programs. Because of this, I played wide; I was a former wide player. "Having a coach who is well-versed in my background and who has a great deal of faith in me is fantastic. I simply have so much gratitude. Musah will ...

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...