Bedoya and Jones are huge losses against Argentina. They are our 2 hardest workers. We wouldn't miss them much against an inferior opponent, but we will desperately need that hard work against Argentina.
2016 COPA America Centenario
Agreed on the won't matter part. But I said the same thing before the confederations cup semifinal again undefeated Spain in 2009. Would be a miracle but Argentina is also known for choking in big moments. With Brazil out this is their chance a big tournament for the first time in a long time.
Beckerman struggles with pace against any team, let alone the pace and ball movement of Argentina. If Argentina can carry the ball up the middle of the field it will be lights out.
Agree about Beckerman. He looked like he was moving in slow motion against Ecuador. I would use Nagbe instead of Beckerman. The only reason I would play Beckerman is to have him stick to Messi like glue. Try to make it a 10 v 10 game.
Shane Walsh
aka "Captain Oblivious"
- Cynthiana, Kentucky
You almost have to give Pulisic a shot if it is indeed Argentina, don't you?
IlliniDent
- Chicago, IL
True but the confederations cup is something not many big teams take seriously too where as it was huge for us.
BananaShampoo
Captain 'Paign
- Phoenix, AZ
Nobody thought Brazil was gonna choke, either, but they did. Just saying.
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
Brazil took a big hit when they chose the Olympics over Copa for Neymar.
Argentina is loaded. And now Aguero is getting healthy. Their attack is filthy.
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
Yeah, Nagbe over Beckerman. Forgot about him.
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
As a sub, sure. Starting? I think not.
Colombia moves on to the semis on PKs against Peru 4-2 after both teams went scoreless during the match itself.
Quick reminder to anyone planning on watching the quarterfinals tomorrow night that the matches will air on FX.
KBLEE
- Montgomery, IL
If I'm JK, I absolutely give the kid a start. If he's good enough to make spot starts for Borussia Dortmund, he's good enough to make a spot start for the USMNT.
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
Going straight to PKs is ridiculous. Can you imagine going straight to a shootout in a game 7 (hockey)? Maybe the outcome would be the same, but feel for Peru.
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
Point taken.
It's the best way to do it in soccer short of a golden goal.
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
With all due respect, no, it's not. They should play 30 more minutes and, if still tied, then PKs. Either that or 15 & 15, sudden death.
icengineer
- Southern Illinois
I'm going to be in Merida, Mexico when the finals take place. I'd love for it to be a USA vs Mexico final. I think I'd have a blast!
Ah okay. I think what you're describing is the way they do that in the World Cup. Or something similar to it.
I didn't watch much of the Peru-Colombia match so I assumed they did something similar to that in the match.
Argentina defeats Venezuela 4-1. USA will face Argentina Tuesday night in Houston.
Chile currently leading Mexico 2-0 early in the 2nd half.
Chile currently leading Mexico 2-0 early in the 2nd half.
Check that. Chile just scored again and is now up 3-0 as I type this.
Mexico getting run off the pitch right now. Chile now up 4-0 early in the 2nd half.
Chile 7-0 Mexico 
Eduardo Vargas scores 4 goals for Chile.
Eduardo Vargas scores 4 goals for Chile.
Here are the semifinal matchups:
USA vs. Argentina (NRG Stadium, Houston)
Colombia vs. Chile (Soldier Field, Chicago)
USA vs. Argentina (NRG Stadium, Houston)
Colombia vs. Chile (Soldier Field, Chicago)
the national
- the Front Range
We will have our work cut out for us. It'll be a tough match
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
Chile with a rather emphatic statement last night. Argentina with a more mundane dismantling of debutante Venezuela.
I hope JK doesn't have us turtling against Argentina. Have no delusions about winning, but really don't want to see extreme defensive ball from the get go. If we're going to go down (hint: yes!), let's go down swinging.
I hope JK doesn't have us turtling against Argentina. Have no delusions about winning, but really don't want to see extreme defensive ball from the get go. If we're going to go down (hint: yes!), let's go down swinging.