The U.S. males’s nationwide crew kicked off its Copa América preparation with a 5-1 pleasant defeat to Colombia on Saturday in Landover, Maryland.
The exhibition at Commanders Area hit the bottom operating when Colombia’s Jhon Arias opened the scoring within the sixth minute. By the nineteenth minute, the South Individuals doubled their benefit after a bicycle kick from Rafael Borré despatched the ball past Matt Turner and into the again of the Individuals’ web.
After the halftime break, Gregg Berhalter’s squad appeared to have clawed its method again into the sport after Tim Weah scored within the 58th minute. Colombia offered a rapid-fire response, although, with objectives from Richard Rios within the 77th minute, Jorge Carrascal within the eighty fifth and Luis Sinisterra within the 88th.
Following the pleasant, the USMNT will proceed its Copa América preparation with a pleasant towards Brazil on June 12 at Tenting World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Colombia will face Bolívia on June 15 at Empower Area at Mile Excessive in Denver.
Supervisor ranking (scale of 1-10)
Gregg Berhalter, 2 — Berhalter fielded a robust XI, which in accordance with Opta, marked the primary time that each one USMNT starters have been present membership gamers in Europe’s high 5 leagues. Nonetheless, the USMNT struggled towards an opponent that was environment friendly and energetic from the get-go. The hosts did properly to finally wrestle again some momentum but in addition lacked actual risk within the closing third. Credit score needs to be given after the sport plan opened up and created the lone aim, however it wasn’t sufficient to keep away from essential errors and the three objectives allowed within the closing quarter-hour.
Participant scores (1-10; 10 = finest, gamers launched after 70 minutes get no ranking)
GK Matt Turner, 3 — Not a lot he might do to cease two of the objectives, however needs to be questioned for the others. A tough evening on the workplace.
DF Joe Scally, 3 — Troublesome to say Scally eased any worries in regards to the absence of Sergiño Dest. Could not do a lot with the ball going ahead and was pretty common along with his defensive duties.
DF Chris Richards, 4 — Did not do sufficient to assist solidify the again line and have become extra of a legal responsibility as the sport progressed.
DF Tim Ream, 3 — May have halted Colombia’s first aim, and a lack of possession led to the nook that created the second. Ream additionally appeared shaky each time he held on to the ball.
DF Antonee Robinson, 5 — A blended bag from the participant who was essential along with his crosses and runs ahead, but in addition a supply of defensive errors.
MF Johnny Cardoso, 6 — Fumbled a ball that led to certainly one of Colombia’s objectives, however general Cardoso made his presence identified along with his interventions within the coronary heart of the XI.
MF Weston McKennie, 4 — Extra was anticipated of the participant who had a surprisingly reserved begin to the sport. Had some flashes of brilliance when he linked with Gio Reyna.
MF Gio Reyna, 7 — One of many few brilliant spots for the USMNT, Reyna was very important along with his key passes and an essential likelihood creator.
FW Tim Weah, 6 — Supplied a much-needed second of explosiveness after scoring early within the second half, but in addition was dispossessed in harmful areas.
FW Folarin Balogun, 4 — Reward needs to be given for his help, however he was usually remoted from his friends within the entrance line.
FW Christian Pulisic, 7 — The captain tried to single-handedly carry the ball ahead within the first half and did properly along with his duels, together with a header that hit the woodwork. Lately ending his Serie A season, Pulisic was given simply 45 minutes.
Substitutes
FW Haji Wright, 6 — Supplied some harmful possibilities after being substituted on.
DF Cameron Carter-Vickers, 2 — The defender was within the heart of a leaky again line that collapsed late within the second half.
MF Malik Tillman, 5 — Wasn’t almost as efficient within the assault as Reyna after being substituted on for him.
MF Yunus Musah, NR — Got here on for McKennie with 19 minutes of regular time remaining.
FW Ricardo Pepi, NR — Took Balogun’s place within the U.S. assault within the 72nd minute.
MF Luca de la Torre, NR — Noticed out the ultimate seven minutes of regular time after changing Cardoso in midfield.