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Three thoughts on the USMNT's much-needed Copa America win over Costa Rica

Bad tactical choices, rethinking one player's worth, and a look ahead are all on our mind after last night's big result

After all the acrimony and hand-wringing, the United States bounced back from a 2-0 loss to Colombia in their Copa America Centenario opener by routing Costa Rica. The game was essentially decided as a contest when Oscar Duarte gave Bobby Wood carte blanche to face goal and fire past Patrick Pemberton in the 42nd minute, expanding the USMNT's lead to three, and Graham Zusi padded that lead with a late solo effort.