It's official: the Copa America is coming to the United States.
CONCACAF announced on Friday afternoon that an agreement between the Federation, CONMEBOL and U.S. Soccer has been struck to hold the 2016 Copa America Centenario in the United States. The three organizations will collaborate to manage the tournament's finances and day-to-day operations while providing transparency between the confederations and U.S. Soccer.
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“We are extremely happy for our fans, our teams and our partners, that we were able to find a way to host the Copa America Centenario celebration in the United States under an entirely new structure for managing the tournament’s operations and finances," CONCACAF and CONMEBOL said in a joint statement. "The improved governance structure will bring greater accountability and transparency to the event so it can serve its two intended purposes – to celebrate the 100 years of history of Copa America, and provide a once in a lifetime spectacle for fans in the CONCACAF and CONMEBOL regions.”
No venues have been announced, but it is highly likely that Copa America games will take place in Southern California after ESPN FC reported that the 2016 Copa America Centenario final will be held at the Rose Bowl.
