ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 27: United States forward Tim Weah (21) leaves the field after receiving a red card against Panama on June 27, 2024 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire)

The USA’s chances of advancing to the knockout stage of the Copa America suffered a serious blow when it fell to Panama 2-1 in Atlanta on Thursday night.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.