MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Result Needed for the Americans in Final Copa America Group a Match

Published on June 11, 2016 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


Today's clash between the United States and Paraguay has direct implications on which sides will advance from the Group stage. Colombia vs. Costa Rica's outcome will also play a factor, and will surely be one to watch.

With six points through two matches, Colombia is cruising down easy street. They are automatically through to the next round and would claim the top spot with a win or draw against Costa Rica, who currently sit in last place. In fact, Colombia could earn the top spot even with a loss, if the U.S. and Paraguay finish without a winner.

The United States still has an outside shot at the top spot in the group, but would have to earn three points on Saturday and receive a Colombia loss as well. The more likely option is that the Americans will claim the second spot, but a disastrous end to the Group stage could see the red, white and blue going home early.

Here are the scenarios to watch out for:

USA Finishes First

USA win vs. Paraguay AND Costa Rica win vs. Colombia

USA Finishes Second

USA win vs. Paraguay AND Costa Rica draw vs. Colombia

Or

USA win vs. Paraguay AND Costa Rica loss to Colombia

Or

USA draw vs. Paraguay AND Costa Rica loss vs. Colombia

Or

USA draw vs. Paraguay AND Costa Rica draw vs. Colombia

USA Finishes Third

USA draw vs. Paraguay AND Costa Rica win vs. Colombia by seven or more goals

Or

USA loss vs. Paraguay AND Costa Rica draw vs. Colombia

Or

USA loss vs. Paraguay AND Costa Rica loss vs. Colombia

USA Finishes Fourth

USA loss vs. Paraguay AND Costa Rica win vs. Colombia

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