For the last two weeks, the United States men's national team has received plenty of praise for its performances in defense.
The main reason for the successes against Costa Rica and Paraguay to close out play in Group A was consistency. For the first time since the 1930 FIFA World Cup, the Yanks started the same lineup in three straight matches.
Interesting note from USSF: Only other time US started same 11 for 3 straight games, as Klinsmann has done at Copa, was at 1930 World Cup.
— Brian Straus (@BrianStraus) June 14, 2016
However, that streak will come to an end on Thursday, when the USMNT hosts Ecuador in the first of four quarterfinal contests at the Copa America Centenario.