United States men's national under-23 soccer team

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United States Under-23
Flag of the United States.svg
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Nickname(s)Team USA[1]
The Stars and Stripes[2]
The Yanks
AssociationUnited States Soccer Federation
ConfederationCONCACAF
Head coachJason Kreis
First colors
Second colors
First international
 United States 1–2 Italy 
(Barcelona, Spain; July 24, 1992)
Biggest win
 United States 6–0 Cuba 
(Nashville, United States; March 22, 2012)
Biggest defeat
 Mexico 4–0 United States 
(Guadalajara, Mexico; February 10, 2004)
Records for competitive matches only
Olympics
Appearances4 (first in 1992)
Best resultFourth place (2000)

The United States U-23 men's national soccer team, also known as the United States men's Olympic soccer team, is a youth soccer team operated under the auspices of U.S. Soccer. Its primary role is qualification into and competition at the quadriennial Olympic Football Tournament, the next of which is to be held during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. The team's most recent major tournament was the 2020 edition at the Tokyo Olympics, in which the United States team did not qualify. Their most recent qualfiication was the tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where the team was eliminated in the group stage.

In accordance with FIFA regulations, the roster can be augmented with three "overage" players during Olympic competition.

History

Men's Olympic soccer became an under-23 competition for the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. In the group stage, the Americans defeated Kuwait but lost to Italy and only managed a draw with Poland. As a result, they were eliminated in the first round. Several U.S. players on the roster, however, would go on to have a major influence with the United States men's national soccer team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which the United States would host.

The 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia would be the first time that teams could add overage players to their rosters. Being the host nation and with Major League Soccer in the middle of its inaugural season, the USSF tapped then-D.C. United head coach Bruce Arena to manage the Olympic team. They would fall short again, however, as a loss to eventual-silver medalists Argentina offset a win against Tunisia and a draw with Portugal.

The 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia marked a significant turnaround in the fortunes of the team. This time, the United States, led by head coach Clive Charles, won their group on goal difference on the strength of draws with the Czech Republic and eventual-gold medalists Cameroon and a win over Kuwait. A tense quarterfinal match against Japan ended in a penalty shoot-out which the United States won. Losses to Spain in the semifinals and Chile in the bronze medal match left the Americans short of medal dreams, but the fourth-place finish in a sixteen-team tournament was the program's greatest youth team.

The team did not compete at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece; the United States, led by head coach Glenn Myernick, failed to qualify after a defeat to Mexico in the semifinals of the 2004 CONCACAF Men's Pre-Olympic Tournament.

In late 2006, former Chivas USA head coach Bob Bradley was given the reins to both the senior national team and under-23 national team. His tenure would be brief as his elevation to full-time head coach of the senior team would result in him handing control of the under-23 team to his assistant head coach, Piotr Nowak. Under Nowak, the United States qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics after a 3–0 win over Canada in the 2008 CONCACAF Men's Pre-Olympic Tournament, thanks to goals by Freddy Adu and Sacha Kljestan. The Olympics began promisingly; the Americans defeated Japan and led Holland late. However, a stoppage time goal equalized for the Dutch, and the Americans followed up with a loss to Nigeria.

Under the leadership of new coach Caleb Porter in the 2012 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, the Americans defeated Cuba but were then beaten by Canada and surrendered a late lead against El Salvador, causing them to miss the Olympics for the second time in three tournaments.

Coaches

Recent schedule and results

The following is a list of match results from the previous 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship

Main article: 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship

The 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship was held on March 18–30, 2021.

Players

Current squad

The following 20 players were named to the roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship.[3][4]

Caps and goals are updated as of March 28, 2021, after the match against Honduras.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK JT Marcinkowski (1997-05-09) May 9, 1997 (age 27) 5 0 United States San Jose Earthquakes
12 1GK Matt Freese (1998-09-02) September 2, 1998 (age 25) 3 0 United States Philadelphia Union
20 1GK David Ochoa (2001-01-16) January 16, 2001 (age 23) 3 0 United States Real Salt Lake
2 2DF Julián Araujo (2001-08-13) August 13, 2001 (age 22) 5 0 United States LA Galaxy
3 2DF Henry Kessler (1998-06-25) June 25, 1998 (age 26) 3 0 United States New England Revolution
4 2DF Justen Glad (1997-02-28) February 28, 1997 (age 27) 6 0 United States Real Salt Lake
5 2DF Mauricio Pineda (1997-10-17) October 17, 1997 (age 26) 2 0 United States Chicago Fire
13 2DF Sam Vines (1999-05-31) May 31, 1999 (age 25) 5 0 Belgium Antwerp
17 2DF Aaron Herrera (1997-06-06) June 6, 1997 (age 27) 6 0 United States Real Salt Lake
6 3MF Jackson Yueill (1997-03-19) March 19, 1997 (age 27) 6 2 United States San Jose Earthquakes
8 3MF Djordje Mihailovic (1998-10-19) October 19, 1998 (age 25) 9 1 Canada CF Montréal
10 3MF Sebastian Saucedo (1997-01-22) January 22, 1997 (age 27) 7 1 Mexico UNAM
11 3MF Tanner Tessmann (2001-09-24) September 24, 2001 (age 22) 3 0 Italy Venezia
15 3MF Andrés Perea (2000-11-14) November 14, 2000 (age 23) 4 0 United States Orlando City
16 3MF Johnny Cardoso (2001-09-20) September 20, 2001 (age 22) 5 0 Brazil Internacional
18 3MF Hassani Dotson (1997-08-06) August 6, 1997 (age 26) 7 2 United States Minnesota United
7 4FW Jonathan Lewis (1997-06-04) June 4, 1997 (age 27) 6 1 United States Colorado Rapids
9 4FW Jesús Ferreira (2000-12-24) December 24, 2000 (age 23) 4 1 United States FC Dallas
14 4FW Benji Michel (1997-10-23) October 23, 1997 (age 26) 3 0 United States Orlando City
19 4FW Sebastian Soto (2000-07-28) July 28, 2000 (age 23) 6 1 Scotland Livingston

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team within the last twelve months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Jonathan Klinsmann (1997-08-04) August 4, 1997 (age 26) 2 0 United States LA Galaxy CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying; March 18–30, 2021 INJ
GK Drake Callender (1997-10-07) October 7, 1997 (age 26) 0 0 United States Inter Miami CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying; March 18–30, 2021 PRE
DF Marco Farfan (1998-11-12) November 12, 1998 (age 25) 2 0 United States FC Dallas CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying; March 18–30, 2021 PRE
DF Miles Robinson (1997-03-14) March 14, 1997 (age 27) 2 0 United States Atlanta United CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying; March 18–30, 2021 WTD
DF Auston Trusty (1998-08-12) August 12, 1998 (age 25) 2 0 United States Colorado Rapids CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying; March 18–30, 2021 PRE
DF George Bello (2002-01-22) January 22, 2002 (age 22) 0 0 Germany Arminia Bielefeld CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying; March 18–30, 2021 WTD
MF Eryk Williamson (1997-06-11) June 11, 1997 (age 27) 1 0 United States Portland Timbers CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying; March 18–30, 2021 PRE
MF Frankie Amaya (2000-09-26) September 26, 2000 (age 23) 0 0 United States New York Red Bulls CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying; March 18–30, 2021 PRE
MF Cole Bassett (2001-07-28) July 28, 2001 (age 22) 0 0 Netherlands Feyenoord CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying; March 18–30, 2021 PRE
MF Ulysses Llanez (2001-04-02) April 2, 2001 (age 23) 0 0 Austria SKN St. Pölten CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying; March 18–30, 2021 INJ
FW Brooks Lennon (1997-09-22) September 22, 1997 (age 26) 3 2 United States Atlanta United CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying; March 18–30, 2021 WTD
FW Ricardo Pepi (2003-01-09) January 9, 2003 (age 21) 0 0 Germany FC Augsburg CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying; March 18–30, 2021 PRE

Notes:

  • PRE: Preliminary squad
  • INJ: Withdrew due to injury
  • WTD: Withdrew due to other reasons

Honors

Top goalscorers

Rank Player Year(s) U-23 Goals
1 Steve Snow 1992 10
2 Landon Donovan 2000–2004 9
3 Jordan Morris 2015– 7
4 Jerome Kiesewetter 2015– 6
Brent Goulet 1988 6
6 Freddy Adu 2008–2012 5
7 Joe Corona 2012 4
Luis Gil 2011– 4
Bobby Convey 2004 4
Sacha Kljestan 2007–2008 4
Alecko Eskandarian 2004 4
Chris Albright 2000 4
Mike Seerey 1972 4
Carl Gentile 1964 4

Competitive record

  Champions    Runners-up    Third place    Fourth place  

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics
Year Host Round Pos Pld W D L F A Squad
Through 1988 See United States men's national soccer team
1992  Spain Group stage 9th 3 1 1 1 6 5 Squad
1996  United States Group stage 10th 3 1 1 1 4 4 Squad
2000  Australia Fourth place 4th 6 1 3 2 9 11 Squad
2004  Greece Did not qualify
2008  China Group stage 9th 3 1 1 1 4 4 Squad
2012  United Kingdom Did not qualify
2016  Brazil
2020  Japan
2024  France Qualified
2028  United States Qualified as hosts
Total Fourth place 15 4 6 5 23 24 —

Pan American Games

Pan American Games
Year Host Round Pos Pld W D L F A Squad
1951–1983 See United States men's national soccer team
1987–1995 See United States men's national under-20 soccer team
1999  Canada Third place 3rd 6 3 1 2 6 8 Squad
2003  Dominican Republic Did not participate
2007 See United States men's national under-18 soccer team
2011  Mexico Did not participate
2015  Canada
2019  Peru Declined to participate
2023  Chile To be determined
2027  Colombia
Total Third place 6 3 1 2 6 8 —

Pre-Olympic Tournament

CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship Qualification
Year Host Round Pos Pld W D L F A Squad Pos. Pld W D L F A
1956 to 1988 See United States men's national soccer team See United States men's national soccer team
1992 No host Champions 1st 6 5 0 1 17 10 Squad 1st, Group C 4 3 1 0 18 2
1996  Canada Did not participate Did not participate
2000  United States Runners-up 2nd 4 2 1 1 8 2 Squad Qualified as hosts
2004  Mexico Fourth place 4th 5 3 1 1 11 11 Squad Second round winner 2 2 0 0 10 0
2008  United States Runners-up 2nd 5 3 1 1 6 2 Squad Qualified automatically
2012  United States Group stage 5th 3 1 1 1 9 5 Squad Qualified automatically
2015  United States Third place 3rd 5 4 0 1 15 4 Squad Qualified automatically
2020  Mexico Third place 3rd 4 2 0 2 6 3 Squad Qualified automatically
Total Champions 32 20 4 8 72 37 — 7/8 6 5 1 0 28 2

See also

References

  1. ^ "Your comments on Team USA's win over Algeria and advancing to knockout round". Nj.com. June 24, 2010. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  2. ^ Wilson, Paul (June 26, 2010). "USA 1–2 Ghana". The Guardian. London.
  3. ^ "U.S. Under-23 Men's National Team Head Coach Jason Kreis Names Roster for CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship" (Press release). Chicago: United States Soccer Federation. March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  4. ^ "Midfielder Tanner Tessmann Replaces Ulysses Llanez on USA Roster for CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship" (Press release). Chicago: United States Soccer Federation. March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.

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