Recap: US U-23 MNT 1–2 Colombia (2–3 on aggregate)
The US finished with nine men and lost an ugly game 2–1 against Colombia, missing out on a second consecutive Olympic tournament.
The US finished with nine men and lost an ugly game 2–1 against Colombia, missing out on a second consecutive Olympic tournament.
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.
Joe Corona’s hat trick led a rampant United States U-23 national team to victory over Cuba. Freddy Adu scored a wondergoal and Amobi Okugo was in fine form. Sheanon Williams watched from the bench as the Americans leaped to the top of their qualifying group.
Alex Morgan led the USWNT with two goals and two assists as they defeated host nation Canada in the final match of CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying.
The US Women knocked off Mexico 4-0 behind a Carli Lloyd hat trick and a goal from Heather O’Reilly. They face Costa Rica with a chance to qualify for the London Olympics on Friday.
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