Argentina’s president promises to lobby Messi to stay

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The president of Argentina says he hopes to meet Lionel Messi next week and convince him to return to theRead More

Messi’s retirement from Argentina could hurt his legacy

Lionel Messi’s surprising decision to stop playing for Argentina could damage his legacy with the national team and fans back home. If Messi sticks toRead More

With 1-0 loss to Colombia, US finishes 4th in Copa America

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Not quite a victory for the United States. Just a good enough effort to leave the team feeling better about itself.Read More

Thunderstorms clear stands at Copa America semifinal

CHICAGO (AP) — Fans at the Copa America semifinal between Chile and Colombia are being advised to seek shelter with dangerous weather headed for SoldierRead More

Standout defender Cameron back in Houston for Copa semifinal

HOUSTON (AP) — Earlier this year, Geoff Cameron wasn’t quite sure what his role on the U.S. national team would be. Things are much differentRead More

US: Facing Argentina, Messi in Copa semis not overwhelming

HOUSTON (AP) — American players maintained over and over that playing Argentina and Lionel Messi in a Copa America semifinal on Tuesday night was aRead More

Messi scores in Argentina’s win; Chile routs Mexico 7-0

Lionel Messi made his first start of the Copa America tournament and tied a national record with his 54th international goal as Argentina defeated VenezuelaRead More

Mexico’s mix-and-match lineup working well so far in Copa

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Juan Carlos Osorio has Mexico winning his way. Osorio’s mixing-and-matching methodology for his lineup might be scrutinized by some andRead More

US will have depth of roster tested in Copa America semis

SEATTLE (AP) — When Jurgen Klinsmann started experimenting with his roster following the 2014 World Cup, the U.S. coach did it with the hope ofRead More

US appeals Jermaine Jones red card, Bobby Wood yellow

SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation has appealed the red card given to midfielder Jermaine Jones and a yellow card assessed to forward BobbyRead More