The USMNT starts World Cup qualifying Friday against Guatemala, but an even more important game will be played also on Friday between the U.S. U-23 team and Colombia's U-23 team for a spot in Rio this summer.
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Given the previous generation’s failings (and even some of its own) the US Under-23 Men’s National Team knows just how much pressure awaits them in the coming weeks. Here is a preview of the must-win games.
With sole possession of an important US scoring record just one goal away, veteran US forward Clint Dempsey returned to the squad this week, ahead of a pair of pivotal World Cup Qualifying matches against Guatemala.