The US finished with nine men and lost an ugly game 2–1 against Colombia, missing out on a second consecutive Olympic tournament.
Olympic Qualifying
Olympic qualifying playoff first leg: Colombia U-23s 1-1 USA U-23s
The US scored early and after conceding a penalty kick held on for the 1-1 draw.
Olympic Qualifying Preview: Colombia v US U-23 MNT
Just like their senior team counterparts, the U-23 Men’s National Team faces a home-and-home series in the coming days. And while none would argue the senior side’s games unimportant, for the U-23s the games could not be more vital.