When the United States took the field against Bolivia on May 28, 2016, they were set to warm up against a CONMEBOL opponent to prepare for the Copa America Centenario that the nation was hosting, combining the best CONCACAF teams with each of the CONMEBOL teams to celebrate the 100th anniversary of South America’s regional tournament. What fans at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City wanted was to see a USMNT click on all cylinders as they entered this prestigious tournament. What they didn’t expect was to witness history.
When Christian Pulisic entered the game, replacing Gyasi Zardes, in the 63rd minute, the lead was already 3-0 USA, courtesy of a brace by Zardes sandwiching a 37th minute John Brooks goal.