USA soccer player ratings against Panama: Tim Weah receives a red card for the USMNT in Copa America; Antonee Robinson performs decently.

Here’s a breakdown of how all the American players performed in the surprising 2-1 loss to Panama.

The United States experienced an action-packed match, ultimately upset by Panama 2-1 on Thursday in their second group game at the Copa America. Tim Weah was sent off in the 18th minute, and despite the team’s efforts to fight back, they couldn’t secure a draw on a night when they had the opportunity to qualify for the Copa America knockout stages. Here’s a look at the team’s performance:

Goalkeeper: Matt Turner

Matt Turner had a tough game, but it wasn’t entirely his fault. A flying challenge from a Panama player resulted in a shoulder injury for Turner. He could have performed better on Cesar Blackman’s goal, and the injury affected his play, leading to Ethan Horvath replacing him at halftime.

Left back: Antonee Robinson

Once again, Antonee Robinson delivered an excellent performance, solidifying his status as the best defender on the USMNT. Robinson worked hard to create opportunities during the match and assisted on Folarin Balogun’s goal. Although he was one of the defenders beaten for Panama’s go-ahead goal, attempting a challenge could have resulted in another penalty.

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Center back: Tim Ream

The dynamic shifted significantly when the United States was reduced to 10 players, forcing Ream to adopt a more direct passing approach. While he was decent defensively in containing Panama, none of the defenders really excelled during the match.

Center back: Chris Richards

He nearly scored within the first five minutes of the match and received a yellow card for defending Christian Pulisic after he was fouled. However, like much of the defense, Chris Richards had a forgettable night.

Right back: Joe Scally

I hate to sound repetitive, but the defense, including Joe Scally, did their best, yet it fell short. There were instances, particularly when Gregg Berhalter switched to a back three, where Scally pushed forward effectively, but ultimately, it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

Midfielder: Tyler Adams

With the USMNT fielding a full squad of 11 players, Tyler Adams was anticipated to play for 60 minutes. However, due to increased running demands on everyone, he had to be substituted by Johnny Cardoso at halftime. It was another forgettable match for Adams, compounded by the challenge posed after conceding an early goal.

Midfielder: Weston McKennie

Weston McKennie had a goal disallowed because Tim Ream was offside, but he was significantly more active in this match compared to the Bolivia game. He was heavily involved in midfield, tasked with keeping up with Panama, and for the most part, he contributed effectively.

Midfielder: Gio Reyna

Substituted at halftime to shift to a three-man defense, Gio Reyna is typically one of the first candidates to be replaced when his team is reduced to 10 men. With just 12 touches in the first half, Reyna had a forgettable performance, largely influenced by Weah’s red card and its impact on the team.

Forward: Tim Weah

Where do we begin? One golden rule is to avoid physical contact, and Weah disregarded this, pushing a Panama player and rightfully receiving a red card. His actions put his team in a difficult position, and he will now be absent for a crucial match against Uruguay. Given the red card for violent conduct, there’s also a possibility that Weah could face further suspensions if the USMNT progresses in the tournament.

Forward: Folarin Balogun

This was Folarin Balogun’s standout performance in a USMNT jersey. He scored a superb goal and played a crucial defensive role when required. Balogun delivered an impressive effort for his team throughout the match.

Forward: Christian Pulisic

In times of challenge, the captain must lead by example, but Pulisic did not attempt a single shot in the game. His delivery on set plays was subpar, and despite the opportunity for him to elevate his performance, he couldn’t find the extra drive to push the USMNT’s attack further.

Substitute: Ethan Horvath

Ethan Horvath replaced Matt Turner at halftime, and although he managed to get both hands on Jose Fajardo’s goal, it was a shot he could have done better to save.

Substitute: Cameron Carter-Vickers

Avoided conceding a penalty by luck and then failed to mark his man for Fajardo’s goal. It was a disappointing performance from Carter-Vickers in just 45 minutes of play.

Substitue: Johnny Cardoso

Came on for Tyler Adams at half and struggled to find the game.

Subsitute: Ricardo Pepi

Nearly scored yet again, but near misses don’t cut it. When Ricardo Pepi came on, the USMNT needed goals desperately, but they didn’t materialize.

Substitute: Josh Sargent

Came on late pushing for a goal and didn’t touch the ball much.

Manager: Gregg Berhalter

Gregg Berhalter wasn’t responsible for Weah’s red card, but shifting to a back three during the game left players uncertain of their roles, leading to additional chaos. It’s a combination of management decisions and players failing to rise to the occasion that now places the United States in a critical position heading into one of their most important group-stage matches under Berhalter.