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Colombia thrashes US 5-1 in Copa America warmup

Jefferson Lerma #16 of Colombia and Christian Pulisic #10 of United States challenge for the ball during the first half at Commanders Field on June 8, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.

US Crushed 5-1 by Colombia in Pre-Copa America Friendly

The United States suffered a humbling 5-1 defeat against Colombia in a pre-tournament friendly as they gear up for the upcoming Copa America.

Colombia dominated with early goals from Jhon Arias and Rafael Borre, while the US showed signs of improvement in the second half with a goal from Timothy Weah.

However, Colombia’s Richard Rios, Jorge Carrascal, and Luis Sinisterra sealed the victory with additional goals, marking the US’s first concession of five goals since 2009.

Despite the defeat, the US continues their preparation for the Copa America with a friendly against Brazil, aiming to bounce back from this challenging loss.

Le Monde with AFP

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