Carter Vickers the fall guy as Celtic hero lampooned over USA display but others blame former Parkhead winger
Celtic stalwart Cameron Carter-Vickers has been lambasted for his display in the USA's Copa America defeat to Panama.
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USA Battling For Copa America Survival After Panama Upset; Uruguay Cruise
A moment of madness from Timothy Weah left the USA's Copa America campaign hanging by a thread on Thursday as the hosts crashed to a shock 2-1 defeat to Panama. Juventus winger Weah was sent off in the 18th minute after an off-the-ball clash with Panama's Roderick Miller in a stormy Group C battle at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Although Folarin Balogun fired the US into the lead four minutes after Weah's dismissal, Panama's extra man advantage ultimately took its toll and the Central Americans hit back with goals from Cesar Blackman and Jose Fajardo to seal victory.
Christian Pulisic Shines As USA Sink Bolivia In Copa America
Christian Pulisic scored one goal and set up another as the United States launched their Copa America campaign with a clinical 2-0 Group C victory over Bolivia on Sunday. US captain Pulisic curled in a superb early goal before teeing up a second for striker Folarin Balogun just before half-time at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington. That two-goal salvo was enough to secure a vital three points for US coach Gregg Berhalter's side, who also face in-form Uruguay and regional rivals Panama in the group stage.
Pulisic leads hosts US to 2-0 win over Bolivia in Copa America opener
ARLINGTON, United States: A third-minute goal from Christian Pulisic set the United States on their way to a 2-0 victory over Bolivia in their Group C opener at the Copa America on Sunday (Jun 23).
USA gets Copa America momentum back with Brazil draw - ESPN
United States coach Gregg Berhalter called his team's 1-1 draw with star-studded Brazil on Wednesday night a «little step» on the road to success ahead of Copa America. He also said «we're ready.»
'US Lacked Respect For Colombia In 5-1 Mauling': Gregg Berhalter
United States coach Gregg Berhalter accused his players of lacking respect for Colombia after the South Americans romped to an emphatic 5-1 friendly victory over the Copa America hosts on Saturday. Berhalter looked on aghast from the sidelines at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, as Colombia ruthlessly punished a string of American blunders in a clinical attacking display. Jhon Arias and Rafael Borre put Colombia 2-0 up inside 19 minutes, and although the US pulled one back from Timothy Weah on 58 minutes, "Los Cafeteros" continued probing incisively and rattled in three more unanswered goals through Richard Rios, Jorge Carrascal and Luis Sinisterra.
Spurs' Gregg Popovich has no regrets chiding fans booing Leonard - ESPN
SAN FRANCISCO — Gregg Popovich called Spurs' fans booing of Kawhi Leonard «hateful» and «mean-spirited,» and the San Antonio coach has no regrets taking the microphone and imploring the home crowd to knock it off.
Celtic news bulletin as Marco Tilio takes next step towards Parkhead debut while Luis Palma leaves Mexico spinning
Marco Tilio has made his long-awaited injury comeback as plenty of his Celtic teammates get minutes this international break.