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U.S. U-23s Olympic qualifying loss a failure seen too many times before

FRISCO, Texas -- In 2012, the United States Uunder-23 team failed to qualify for the London Olympics after a speculative, long-range effort from El Salvador's Jaime Alas found its way past goalkeeper Sean Johnson in the 94th minute. The tally forced a 3-3 draw, giving the Americans a tepid third-place showing in their group.

Four years later, Andi Herzog's side couldn't beat Colombia in a two-game playoff, and the U.S. will miss the Olympics for the second-straight time, an "accomplishment" it hasn't achieved in 48 years ago. It's another blow to the program under head coach and technical director Jurgen Klinsmann, another box on the checklist left unchecked.