After taking a grand total of three days to process the Copa Americano 2016 opener between the USMNT and Colombia, I've walked away with such mixed feelings on the matter that I'm having trouble sorting them all out. But, that's why we as Burgundy Wave writers, well, write--not because we have it all sorted out as experts, but the exercise of writing brings clarity. So, let's bring order out of the chaos.
My Consolation
World Ranking Disparity. This may be a stretch in mental gymnastics, but I did walk away with one consolation: Colombia is #3 in the FIFA world rankings.