• Wednesday’s loss is not why the Gold Cup campaign was a failure, says ASN’s Brian Sciaretta. Upsets happen. The team played well below its potential and you have to wonder whether Klinsmann has made any improvements since last year’s World Cup.

• What do you think - Big deal or nah?

• Mark Geiger has support from the Professional Referee Organization. "One inconsistent performance does not make a referee a poor referee," said the organization’s general manager. "Geiger is a very good referee and has proved that on numerous occasions. PRO will fully support him and his standing with PRO has not been [affected] by this performance."

• In friendly news, the match against Brazil at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough  is confirmed for Sept. 8.

• Maxim treatment for Robbie Rogers:

We talk to @LAGalaxy defender @robbierogers about life on and off the field. http://t.co/O3HmQNER6i pic.twitter.com/jfj3x3qjCq

— Maxim (@MaximMag) July 24, 2015

• This is happening now?

Chillin with the bro @Louis_Tomlinson from One Direction last night before our game. Looks good in a Fire jersey! pic.twitter.com/93ocOUxJ7L

— Harry Shipp (@championShipp11) July 23, 2015