The Copa America quarterfinal against Ecuador could provide the defining victory of Jurgen Klinsmann's tenure as U.S. coach, writes Ives Galarcep.
SEATTLE— The U.S. national team has won plenty of matches during the Jurgen Klinsmann era, and has beaten some big names as well, from Italy to Germany and the Netherlands. Despite a good list of victories, the nearly five-year tenure Klinsmann has managed has lacked a true signature victory.
That could change Thursday if the U.S. can beat Ecuador and book a place in the Copa America semifinals.
Now beating Ecuador isn't exactly the same as beating a reigning World Cup champion, or an archrival at a World Cup.