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U.S. progress report: Have Klinsmann & Co. truly turned the corner?

There's something familiar about the way the U.S. men's national team has reached the semifinals of the Copa America Centenario. Its last group-stage game, a 1-0 win against Paraguay, and its 2-1 win over Ecuador in the quarterfinals both were strong and committed performances that were long on organization, grit and commitment while being short on possession, passing and control.