Often for better - occasionally for worse - Michael Bradley was a major factor for the United States' strategy against Colombia in the opening match of the Copa America Centenario Friday evening.
The Toronto FC DP and captain looked primarily the part, particularly in the first half, exhibiting elevated poise and intelligence on the field to keep the Americans attacking despite conceding two tough goals to swallow in the first half.
The first goal for Colombia came on a beautiful low shot off a corner. It was an undeniable goal the US could do little to stop.