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Recap: U.S. MNT through to Copa America quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay

The United States Men's National Team punched its ticket to the Copa America Centenario quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay on Saturday in Philadelphia.

Clint Dempsey scored the game-winner after 27 minutes, goalkeeper Brad Guzan made six decisive saves and Sporting Kansas City winger Graham Zusi played 15 minutes as a second-half substitute, ensuring Jurgen Klinsmann's side progression out of Group A alongside Colombia.

The United States' quarterfinal opponent — either Brazil, Ecuador or Peru — will be determined by the outcome of Saturday's Group A finale between Colombia and Costa Rica. The tournament continues for the U.