The United States men’s soccer team earned respect despite losing to France 3-0 in its opening game at the Paris Olympics. Now it needs points. The U.S. faces New Zealand on Saturday knowing another loss likely would end its chance of advancing to the quarterfinals before its final group-stage game is played.
United States’ head coach Marko Mitrovic looks on before the start of the men’s Group A soccer match between France and the United States at the Velodrome stadium, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Marseille , France .
New Zealand’s 2-1 victory over Guinea has put it in a strong position to advance from Group A. It is second behind France on goal difference. Had Djordje Mihailovic’s second-half shot found the top corner, rather than the crossbar, when the game was still goalless, the Americans might have been on course for an upset.
While that was a compliment to Marko Mitrovic, the U.S. coach still has the task of getting his team back on track ahead of Saturday’s critical game.
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