The Panama game was an important test for this USMNT generation

For a quarter of an hour, the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) held their own against Panama in the Copa America. However, the USMNT ended up losing the match 2-1. The team attributed their defeat to their familiarity with Panama’s playing style, as they knew what to expect from their opponents. Despite this knowledge, the USMNT fell into their own trap and suffered a red card early in the game. The USMNT made adjustments in the second half but couldn’t overcome Panama’s dominance in possession. The match ended with Panama securing a victory. The USMNT expressed disappointment over the incident and vowed to learn from it in the future.