Copa America
Argentinian forward Angel Di Maria takes part in a training session in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires, on May 23, 2016, in preparation for the Copa America Centenario in the United States. EITAN ABRAMOVICH/AFP/Getty Images

The U.S.A. team is ready to play against Costa Rica tonight, in what will be both teams’ second game. Predictions about who will win are divided as the United States team lost the opening match to Colombia 2-0, and Costa Rica was unable to score against Paraguay ending in a 0-0 draw.

As much as Costa Rica is comfortable being the underdog, let’s not forget their splendid performance in the 2014 World Cup, where they held off until quarterfinals, and lost to Holland in a penalty shootout! This could very well mean the Ticos are saving the best for last.

While this game will not necessarily define either team’s futures, a defeat or a draw would make things more complicated for their next, and last Group A match.

As for players to watch on Costa Rica’s side, keep and eye on Joe Campbell and Brian Ruiz, and on the U.S. side, watch out for Bobby Wood and Clint Dempsey.

Also tonight, the Colombian squad will clash with the Paraguayan team in what will most likely be an interesting game. After Colombia’s win against the U.S. the team will likely bring its high confidence back to the field, as Paraguay attempts to score for the first time in the tournament.

Hopefully James Rodriguez will be able to join his team on the field after injuring his shoulder in the last game. If not, other players to keep an eye on include Dayro Moreno and Edwin Cardona on the Colombian side, and Juan Iturbe and Derlis Gonzalez from Paraguay.

USA vs. Costa Rica will be played at 8:00 p.m. ET at the Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Colombia vs. Paraguay will be played at 10:30 p.m. ET at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California.

For those looking to watch the game on TV, these are your channel options (check local listings): Univision, Univision Deportes (U.S. - Spanish), TV: Fox Sports 1 (U.S. - English), Azteca 13, UnivisionTDN (Mexico), DIRECTV Sports (Uruguay).

And for those looking to watch the live stream, here are some good options (check for subscription fees): Univision Deportes en vivo, Fox Sports GO, Fox Soccer 2GO, Sling, fuboTV (U.S.), DIRECTV Play Deportes (Uruguay).

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