The U.S. Men’s National Team is fresh off a major setback, one that has threatened to prematurely end their Copa America run. Yet, their fates remain in their own hands, but they will need to seize the opportunity against Costa Rica on Tuesday.

After falling to Colombia in their tournament opener, the U.S. now faces a must-win match against Costa Rica. If the USMNT hope to continue their Copa America run, there will be no room for error on Tuesday night.

Costa Rica presents the USMNT with a unique, yet familiar, challenge. Consistent foes in CONCACAF play, the U.S. knows what Costa Rica brings to the table, and vice-versa, as the two battle for their Copa America lives.

Here are several storylines, battles and trends to watch for ahead of Tuesday’s match:

BRADLEY IN NEED OF BOUNCE BACK

Michael Bradley was one of the worst players on the field in the USMNT’s loss to Colombia, but now a bounce-back performance is needed from the U.S. captain.

Against Colombia, Bradley was atypically sloppy and routinely gave away possession with poor passing. It was an odd sight seeing Bradley so far off his game, and it was one that all but doomed the U.S. to a loss in their opener.

The U.S. is more than a one-man team, but the team as assembled can only go far if Bradley is at his best. The U.S. cannot afford a bad, or even mediocre, Bradley performance if they hope to go head-to-head with the talent in this summer’s tournament.

Costa Rica provides Bradley with a quick turnaround, one that can see him once again help push the USMNT towards a crucial victory.

CONTAINING JOEL CAMPBELL

The USMNT faced a tricky winger in Juan Cuadrado in the loss to Colombia, and perhaps paid too much attention to him. Costa Rica provides another high-level test, and the USMNT will have to be ready for it.

Joel Campbell is top-level player, one that is among the best CONCACAF has to offer. He is a familiar face for the USMNT, and always tends to step up when representing Los Ticos on the international level.

Against Cuadrado, the USMNT erred too much on the side of caution. Jermaine Jones was all but neutralized by carrying out his duties on Cuadrado, effectively removing a key player from the U.S. midfield. Campbell will require attention, but also a balance if the U.S. is to maintain the ability to get forward.

CHALLENGING THE COSTA RICA DEFENSE

The Costa Rica defense is one that provides a test for even the toughest of teams.

Routinely playing with five-at-the-back, Los Ticos are generally difficult to breakdown. Utilizing sheer numbers and speed up front and on the flanks, Costa Rica blitzes teams on the counter while preventing them from mustering much on the attacking end.

Even without Kendall Waston and goalkeeping star Keylor Navas, Costa Rica presents the USMNT with a difficult test. After struggling to break down Colombia, Costa Rica may prove an even more difficult foe to find shots against in the final third.

ATTACKING, DEFENDING MATARRITA 

New York City FC defender Ronald Matarrita has emerged as one of MLS’ premier attacking fullbacks throughout his short time in the league. However, for all of his attacking prowess, his weaknesses are apparent for the USMNT to exploit.

Matarrita is the prototypical attacking fullback. Comfortable on the ball with the ability to cross, the Costa Rican defender has the potential to blossom into one of the region’s best fullbacks. Coming in from the left side, he will give DeAndre Yedlin all he can handle and the U.S. must be wary when Matarrita bombs forward.

However, Matarrita’s attacking gusto is, at times, a bit misguided. The fullback routinely leaves acres of space in behind him, space which can be exploited by the likes of Gyasi Zardes, Bobby Wood and Clint Dempsey. Costa Rica may play with five at the back, but the USMNT can seal a numbers advantage if Matarrita is too gung-ho in the attack.

Look for Matarrita to play a big part on Tuesday’s match, for better or for worse.

PRESSURE ON USMNT, KLINSMANN

Following the USMNT’s loss to Colombia, Jurgen Klinsmann praised a performance that he deemed better than the result earned. The USMNT head coach will have no such luxury on Tuesday night.

The USMNT’s clash with Costa Rica isn’t about performances or learning curves or experimentation; it’s about results. The USMNT could be the better team for 99 percent of Tuesday’s match, but if the other one percent dooms the USMNT to defeat, the match, and the tournament, will be regarded as a colossal failure.

Pressure is firmly on the shoulders of Klinsmann and his team, and anything less than a winning response will not be enough. After losing the team’s first match to Colombia, the U.S. faces an uphill battle, although there will be plenty of blame to go around should they fail to meet it head on.

The current USMNT era has been one full of ups and downs, and Tuesday’s match is likely the latest turning point of a tumultuous era of American soccer.