USMNT Overcomes Dest Red Card to Secure Copa America Qualification

The US Men's National Team (USMNT) qualified for the 2024 Copa America despite a 2-1 loss to Trinidad and Tobago. The game saw Sergiño Dest receive a red card after picking up two yellow cards in a minute for kicking the ball out of bounds and arguing with the referee. Despite the loss, the USMNT held a four-goal advantage from the first leg and secured their spot in the Copa America. They also advanced to the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals. Former USMNT star DaMarcus Beasley criticized Dest's behavior, and coach Gregg Berhalter expressed disappointment but stated that the team would work with Dest to move forward. The USMNT's next game is in March for the Nations League semifinal.