The United States U-23 men’s national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive Olympic Games with a 2-1 loss to Honduras on Sunday in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The Americans made their way out of the group stage of the Concacaf Olympic qualifying tournament earlier this week, but couldn’t manage the semifinal win necessary to advance to the Tokyo Olympics.
Honduras dominated the tempo of the first half, ultimately holding onto a lead to fend off any attempts at a second-half comeback.
Despite struggling to find a grip on any meaningful rhythm or attacking possession, the U.