Copa America: Short-handed USMNT loses to Panama in chaotic finish

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA — Tim Weah threw an inexcusable punch, and the United States took a huge blow to its hopes of advancing at the Copa America.

José Fajardo beat backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in the 83rd minute to give Panama a 2-1 victory on Thursday night over the short-handed Americans, putting the host country in danger of elimination if it doesn’t beat Uruguay in its first-round finale.

The U.S. played most of the game a man down after Weah was sent off in the 18th minute.