A disappointing end to the tournament does not mean the Paris Games were a disaster, rather, they were a step towards progress for the USMNT
, made it to the knockouts for the first time in 24 years and - until they ran into a dominant Morocco side in Friday's 4-0 quarterfinal loss - gave U.S. fans more than a few moments for celebration.
The focus now shifts to what's next. With attention on two major tournaments to be held in the U.S. in upcoming years - the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the senior side, followed by the 2028 Olympic Games for the U23 squad -“We know that the World Cup is the highest tournament," U.S. Coach Marko Mitrovic said. "The Olympic Games are the biggest event that humanity created and once you are in the Olympic Games you are in a big spotlight.
From Kevin Paredes' breakout tournament to Tanner Tessman's rising stock to a first real glimpse at what Paxten Aaronson can bring to the program, ttakes a look at the winners and losers of the USMNT's Olympic run.
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