The US men’s national team is in danger after a 2-1 loss to Panama in the Copa America. A win is crucial for the team to advance to the knockout stage, and a loss could end the tournament. The following game is crucial, as former USMNT defender Jimmy Conrad noted when the team faced Uruguay on July 1.

The team’s coach, Conrad, has acknowledged that they are a bit soft and have not yet achieved a signature win. They have five victories over teams ranked in the top 20, four of which were against Mexico and one during the World Cup against Iran. However, Conrad believes they are not considered top-20 teams. He believes the team is facing adversity and needs to focus on their identity and goals.

While Juan Pablo Angel believes that this encounter presents a fantastic opportunity for the USMNT, Christian Pulisic stressed the significance of playing the game of their lives.

Angel believes the US team has a great opportunity to send a clear message to the world by beating Uruguay, who is currently playing the best football in the competition.

The USMNT’s loss against Uruguay was attributed to a red card given to forward Tim Weah in the 18th minute, reducing the team to just 10 players and partially allowing Panama to maintain possession.

Ortiz emphasized the importance of winning games for the team, country, and their teammate, Timothy Weah, despite a mistake. He emphasized the importance of holding each other accountable and working together to achieve a positive outcome, fostering a sense of brotherhood, and ensuring a successful outcome for the team.

Uruguay has significantly dominated Group C competition, defeating Panama 3-1 and dominating Bolivia 5-0.