Watch|United States vs Ecuador|Match Highlights|COPA AMERICA CENTENARIO 2016|17th June 2016|Quarter Final1
The first time the United States men’s national soccer team played in the Copa América was in 1993 in Ecuador. In its second game of that tournament, the hosts soundly defeated a United States team that was still largely composed of former college players.
Clint Dempsey scored for the third straight game and set up Gyasi Zardes for a tap-in goal, boosting the United States into the Copa America semifinals with a 2-1 win over Ecuador.
Dempsey’s 52nd international goal, five behind Landon Donovan’s national record, put the U.S. ahead in the 22nd minute. Zardes guided Dempsey’s cross into the net in the 65th for his sixth goal and a 2-0 lead.
Michael Arroyo scored for Ecuador in the 74th minute, making for a tense ending, and Enner Valencia missed a pair of great chances moment later on a pair of headers.
Watch United States vs Ecuador|Match Highlights|COPA AMERICA CENTENARIO 2016|17th June 2016|Quarter Final1
