Player ratings: Weah red sets USMNT back despite Balogun goal

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ATLANTA -- The United States men's national team lost to Panama, 2-1 on Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to put their hopes of advancing out of the Copa América in doubt.

Tim Weah was sent off in the 18th minute after video review upgraded his yellow card to an ejection. Weah jabbed his hand into the back of the head of Panama defender Roderick Miller in an incident away from the ball, changing the dynamics of a game the USMNT was expected to win.

Folarin Balogun scored a scintillating goal four minutes after Weah was sent off to put the Americans ahead, but the lead lasted only four minutes. César Blackman broke free and struck the equalizer in the 22nd minute as…