Panama stuns the U.S. in big blow to Copa America knockout hopes

An early Tim Weah red card and a late Panama goal capped off a bad night

Jun 28, 2024

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USMNT striker Folarin Balogun battles Panama. Photo courtesy of U.S. Soccer

Jose Fajardo scored with seven minutes remaining to give Panama a 2-1 victory on Thursday night over the shorthanded Americans, putting the USMNT in danger of elimination if it doesn’t beat Uruguay.

The U.S. played most of the game down a player after Tim Weah was red carded in …

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