The United States enters the tournament as the current champion and will look to retain the title and participate in the 2017 Confederations Cup. There are many reasons to believe that the Americans are the runaway favorites to win this competition. Here are a couple.
Colombia needs some major changes for its upcoming game against Argentina. Check out our in-depth analysis on the nation's struggles in this Copa America and why Radamel Falcao's time as a starter needs to end.
Before the Copa America started, people knew they had to pencil in the June 17 date between Colombia and Brazil. Two juggernauts who had played to an edgy match in last year's World Cup were bound to bring about some attacking flair and drama.
What drama it has turned out to be.
The Men's FIFA World Cup may be over, but the women will be playing this summer. Also being held this summer is the Copa America and the Gold Cup. Three of the biggest soccer tournaments in the world will be held this summer with the drama higher than ever.
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Manuel Neuer. In just a few days time, their fates as Ballon d'Or candidates will be determined. And then in 365 days, the world will be looking at another three candidates, possibly two of the same trio vying for that same award. Of course many have wondered whether decline is imminent for both superstars due to injury woes, overuse and in the case of Messi, a declining team. So the big question is: Will Ronaldo and Messi still be favorites to lift the Ballon d'Or in 2016?
The soap opera that is sports always rivets for what takes place on the battle field. But often times the stories that take place far away from the pitch are just as unique and special. They make for some interesting conversation and add an element to the world of sports that moves into the social, political and economic realm.
This year featured a number of off-pitch events that continued to elevate the dynamics of soccer and add new elements that are rarely discussed. As part of our Best of 2014 feature series, writer David Salazar and Edwin Molina look at two off-pitch events that really brought the soccer conversation to a new level.
The groups for the 2015 Copa America have been announced and feature quite a few interesting matchups. Here is a look at each group and how it might ultimately unravel.
Anytime your roster includes the names Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain, Pablo Zabaletta, Javier Mascherano and Ezequiel Lavezzi, you are expected to be a top contender. But is Argentina the top team among the 2015 Copa America teams and groups?
The World Cup is over and will not return for another four years. In the intervening summers, fans of international soccer will have to lavish their attention on confederation tournaments such as the CONCACAF's Gold Cup or UEFA's Euro in 2016. Next summer also sees the return of the CONMEBOL's Copa America. A lot of South American countries will turn to tournament as a consolation for their big loss in Brazil this summer. Here are the top contenders to win in Chile.
