The USMNT reached their goal of making the semifinals of Copa America Centenario. But on the biggest stage against the world's greatest footballer, the US blew a chance to take their program to the next level.
The first Copa America Centenario semifinal match was never close. From start to finish, Argentina – FIFA's number one ranked team – put on a clinic against the underdog United States, winning 4-0 at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Argentina put four goals behind the net against the Americans, just as they did against Venezuela in the quarterfinals. But at least Venezuela created chances to keep the game closer than the scoreline indicated.