Latest Copa America News
Concussion replacements added for Copa America under the pink substitution pass system
LUQUE, Paraguay (AP) — Coaches at next month's Copa America will be able to make a 6th and extra substitution in cases of suspected head trauma or concussion. South American soccer’s governing body CONMEBOL announced the decision Tuesday, making it valid for all its competitions...
United States defender Sergiño Dest will miss the Copa America. He needs surgery for torn ACL
United States defender Sergiño Dest will miss the Copa America because of a torn ACL that requires surgery. Dest made the announcement Wednesday, 11 days after he got hurt during a training session with PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands. “Unfortunately, I've torn my...
American defender Sergiño Dest injures a knee. His Copa América availability is in doubt
American defender Sergiño Dest injured a knee during training with PSV Eindhoven, creating doubt whether he will be able to play for the United States in the Copa América. The 23-year-old outside back is a regular starter under U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter. “Sergiño...
Canada and Costa Rica complete Copa América field by winning qualifiers
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Canada beat Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 and Costa Rica rallied past Honduras 3-1 on Saturday to complete the 16-nation field for the Copa América. Cyle Larin scored in the 61st minute and Jacob Sheffelburg added a goal in the first minute of stoppage time for...
US men's soccer to play exhibition against Brazil on June 12 at Orlando, Florida
CHICAGO (AP) — The United States will play Brazil in an exhibition at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on June 12 ahead of the Copa América. The game, announced Tuesday, follows a June 8 friendly against Colombia at Landover, Maryland. The matches are in a FIFA...
