Referee Criticized in USMNT Copa América Exit

The United States men's national team was eliminated from the Copa América after a controversial 1-0 loss to Uruguay, with a contentious goal upheld despite appearing offside. USMNT captain Christian Pulisic expressed disbelief at several refereeing decisions but did not blame officiating for the loss. The match ended on a sour note with referee Kevin Ortega refusing to shake Pulisic's hand, further fueling outrage among players and fans. Coach Gregg Berhalter and other players criticized Ortega's performance, calling it 'amateur hour' and 'embarrassing'. This incident follows a series of contentious officiating decisions in previous matches involving the US team.