USMNT blown out by Argentina in Copa America semifinal

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsIt wasn't much of a competition as the US were easily bested by Lionel Messi and Argentina.

The United States national team managed to make the semi-final of the 2016 Copa America, but they weren't going to make it any farther if Argentina had anything to say about it. The US were thoroughly dominated by Lionel Messi and co. to the tune of 4-0, with Gonzalo Higuain scoring twice and the best player in the world adding a goal and two assists.

Argentina got the blowout off to a fast start when Ezequiel Lavezzi headed an eloquent Messi chip past a frozen Brad Guzan in the third-minute. La Albiceleste were by far the better team before and after that goal, and they…