The US Men's National Team suffers a 5-1 defeat against Colombia in a friendly as part of their preparations for the Copa America.

The US Men's National Team suffers a 5-1 defeat against Colombia in a friendly as part of their preparations for the Copa America.

USMNT FALLS 5-1 TO COLOMBIA IN COPA AMERICA PREPARATION
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LANDOVER, Md. (June 8, 2024) - The U.S. Men’s National team fell 5-1 to
Colombia in an international friendly in preparation for the 2024 Copa America. The attendance mark of 55,494 was the second-highest attendance ranking for a U.S. Soccer-controlled USMNT match in Washington, DC.

In preparation for the 2024 Copa America, the US Men’s National Team faced a challenging 5-1 defeat against Colombia in an international friendly held at Commanders Field in Landover, Md. Despite a spirited effort, Colombia's clinical finishing proved decisive, with goals from Jhon Arias and Rafael Santos Borré setting the tone early on.

The match, witnessed by a crowd of 55,494 spectators, showcased moments of promise for both teams. Despite a valiant effort from Tim Weah, who pulled one back for the USMNT in the 58th minute, Colombia's relentless attacking display sealed the victory. Notably, the Colombian side, under the guidance of manager Néstor Lorenzo, extended their unbeaten streak to an impressive 22 games. Despite moments of positivity, including a near miss from Folarin Balogun and a sharp header from Christian Pulisic, the USMNT was unable to match Colombia's clinical efficiency in front of goal. Despite late substitutions and a determined performance from goalkeeper Matt Turner, the USMNT ultimately succumbed to three quickfire goals from Richard Ríos, Jorge Carrascal, and Luis Sinisterra in the latter stages of the game.

With the focus now turning to their upcoming fixture against Brazil on June 12, the USMNT will be aiming to regroup and bounce back from this defeat as they continue their preparations for the Copa America.