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U.S. out of Olympics after loss to Colombia

The United States U-23 team fell to Colombia on Tuesday - a defeat that means the American men won't be in Brazil this summer.

FRISCO, Texas — The United States U-23 team failed to qualify for the 2016 Olympics, losing to Colombia 2-1 Tuesday as the South American side moves on to the summer tournament.

After a 1-1 result in Friday’s first leg, the Cafeteros took the aggregate series 3-2 to move on to Brazil.

The United States was drawn into the intercontinental playoff after finishing third in CONCACAF qualification, with Honduras and Mexico securing the region’s two guaranteed spots.