On Saturday, after 55,494 fans in Maryland watched the USA lose by its largest margin (5-1 to Colombia) since 2016, more than 85,000 witnessed Brazil’s 3-2 win over Mexico at the Texas A&M Aggies’ football venue.

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Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards,...