The Americans are headed to the Olympics for the first time since 2008. Here’s how to watch, the roster and what to expect at the Paris Summer Games 2024.
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July 24, 2024 at 6:06 a.m. EDT
Olympic men’s soccer is nowhere near the majesty of the World Cup. That’s intentional.
To prevent Olympic soccer from competing with its prized jewel, governing body FIFA in 1992 turned it into an under-23 competition. Since 1996, teams have been permitted three overage players, but because FIFA does not require clubs to release anyone for the Olympics — overage or otherwise — many candidates are denied the Olympic experience.