The United States faced off against Leo Messi and Argentina in the semifinals of the Copa America Centenario and things didn’t quite go as planned. Days before the match, U.S. Soccer puffed out its chest after Mexico was humiliated by Chile.
We’re proud to represent @CONCACAF in the #CopaAmerica semifinals.
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) June 19, 2016
But once the match started, things quickly went sour for the Yanks. Although the USMNT didn’t get completely dismantled like Mexico, they were thoroughly dominated by an Argentina squad that looked like it was on cruise control for most of the match. After Argentina opened the scoring in the third minute, all hopes of an upset by the home squad were quickly dashed when Leo Messi unleashed a spectacular free kick to put the game on ice. The USMNT ended up with zero shots on goal, but there were *plenty* of memes to be found on Twitter.
Although the first half only ended with a 2-0, it was clear Argentina was in total control…
First half recap: pic.twitter.com/DvnSHpNjYu
— SB Nation (@SBNation) June 22, 2016
So Crying Jordan made an early appearance in this first half summary:
First half summary #USAvARG pic.twitter.com/YMZvVdcZGq
— Erik Reitmeyer (@ErikReitmeyer) June 22, 2016
Some USMNT fans realized they’d made a huge mistake:
when you spent all day at work hyping up team USA but at half time your just kinda like… #USAvARG pic.twitter.com/WdRZ7ce5eu
— Gabriela DiCarlo. (@littledicarlo) June 22, 2016
While others lamented the USMNT’s futile attempts to defend versus Argentina.
USA be like#USAvARG pic.twitter.com/Z3yEOlaupV
— Happy Campers (@HappyCampersTHC) June 22, 2016
Once Argentina scored a third goal early in the second half, some worried if it could get as ugly as Mexico vs Chile:
Team USA and their fans right now #USAvARG pic.twitter.com/plOT2gvz1M
— Rania (@rania_m_) June 22, 2016
While others believed goalkeeper Tim Howard, who was on the bench, could have kept them in the game.
Where's Tim Howard when you need him #USMNT #CopaAmerica pic.twitter.com/WeSGMnHcG1
— Cooper Herrera (@cooper_herrera) June 22, 2016
Once the game ended 4-0 in favor of Argentina, Crying Jordan remerged in full force. Here’s the old U.S. soccer logo…
CREDIT: Credit: @djddueces / Twitter
The new U.S. Soccer logo…
#AdiosAmerica pic.twitter.com/jVyyIcmVDm
— The Stray Goat (@thestraygoat) June 22, 2016
And the USMNT starting eleven versus Argentina.
CREDIT: Credit: @djddueces / Twitter
A new flag was raised.
— That Idiot (@notphaserstopun) June 22, 2016
Teddy Roosevelt couldn’t wipe away the tears.
Welp.#USAvARG pic.twitter.com/iQhmDSBJF8
— Chris Nickinson (@chrisnickinson) June 22, 2016
Some people went back in history…
Best one I've seen tonight #USAvsARG #CopaAmerica pic.twitter.com/4RlRXvXFX3
— NathanOlivarez-Giles (@nateog) June 22, 2016
Waaaay back.
CREDIT: Credit: @StephenDFusco / Twitter
Mt. Rushover was given a facelift…
CREDIT: Credit: Chef_BoyarB / Will_Consuegra / Twitter
And people realized that Leo Messi was not to be messed with.
What we wanted vs what we got #USAvARG pic.twitter.com/fYVoumHM83
— Michael Bullen (@notthefakeMikeB) June 22, 2016
This Argentina fan was caught adding insult to injury…
As if losing by 3 wasn't enough we just got dabbed on by an Argentinian girl on live TV #USAvARG pic.twitter.com/xlmAc7oHHI
— Ronnie Samuel (@Rozzay89) June 22, 2016
And this Kanye GIF summed up how quickly the game turned for the USMNT.
It started out so fun, then… #USAvARG pic.twitter.com/bids3MvO29
— Nate Mease (@RealNateMease) June 22, 2016
READ: 17 Hilarious Mexico vs. Chile Memes You May Have Missed While You Were Mourning
