Mumbai, July 3:  American winger Tim Weah will miss the first leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal in November to serve the second match of his two-game suspension for punching Panama's Roderick Miller in the back of the head during the Copa America. Weah served the first game of the penalty on Monday, watching from the stands as the U.S. was eliminated with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay. Brazil 1–1 Colombia, Copa America 2024: Selecao Canarinho Secure Quarterfinals Berth; James Rodriguez and Co Top Group D.

The remainder of the suspension will be served in the Americans' next competitive match, against a CONCACAF Nations League opponent to be determined, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Tuesday.

Weah will be eligible for selection for September and October friendlies. The U.S. plays Canada on Sept. 7 at Kansas City, Kansas, then New Zealand three days later at Cincinnati. There is an Oct. 12 match against Panama at Austin, Texas, and another exhibition three days later against an opponent and site to be announced. Lionel Messi and Argentina Team Arrive in Style at Houston Airport Ahead of Copa America 2024 Quarterfinal Fixture Against Ecuador (Watch Video).

Weah was ejected in the 18th minute of last week's 2-1 loss to Panama. The 24-year-old is a son of George Weah, the 1995 FIFA Player of the Year and Liberia's president until January.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)