Group B schedule: vs. Zambia (July 25), vs. Germany (July 28), vs. Australia (July 31)
Group C schedule: vs. France (July 24), vs. New Zealand (July 27), vs. Guinea (July 30)
US Men's and Women's soccer teams to compete at Paris Olympics
US Men's team led by Marko Mitrović, includes overage players Walker Zimmerman, Miles Robinson, Djordje Mihailovic
US Women's team in Group B with Zambia, Germany, Australia
The United States will be represented by both the men's and women's soccer teams at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Let's take a closer look at each team and their respective schedules.
US Men's Soccer Team:
The US men's soccer team will participate in the Olympics for the first time since 2008. Marko Mitrović will lead the squad as head coach. Three overage players have been selected: defenders Walker Zimmerman and Miles Robinson, and midfielder Djordje Mihailovic.
The US men's soccer team is in Group C alongside France, New Zealand, and Guinea. Their schedule includes:
July 24 vs. France at Stade de Marseille (3 p.m. ET)
July 27 vs. New Zealand at Stade de Marseille (1 p.m ET)
July 30 vs. Guinea at Parc des Princes in Paris (1 p.m ET)
US Women's Soccer Team:
The US women's soccer team is in Group B alongside Zambia, Germany, and Australia. Their schedule includes:
July 25 vs. Zambia at Allianz Riviera in Nice (3 p.m ET)
July 28 vs. Germany at Parc Olympique Lyonnais (3 p.m ET)
July 31 vs. Australia at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes (1 p.m ET)
Both teams have a chance to bring home gold for the United States, and their journeys begin in less than a month.
The US men’s soccer team will participate in the Olympics for the first time since 2008.
Marko Mitrović will lead the US team as head coach.
Tanner Tessmann is a midfielder to watch for the US team as he had a standout season in Italy’s Serie B and helped Venezia return to Italy’s top flight.
The U.S. men’s soccer team will participate in the Paris Olympics, marking their first appearance since 2008.
Defender Walker Zimmerman, midfielder Miles Robinson and midfielder Djordje Mihailovic were selected for the overage spots in the squad.
Midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi is the youngest player on the roster at 19 years old.
Paxten Aaronson will join international teammate Taylor Booth at FC Utrecht next season after gaining valuable experience in the Netherlands.
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The article contains some instances of appeals to authority and dichotomous depictions, but overall the authors provide clear and factual information about the U.S. men's soccer team's roster for the Paris Olympics. They offer their analysis and opinions on certain aspects of the roster, such as the selection of overage players and surprising omissions, but these are presented as their own perspectives rather than fallacious arguments.
][Most surprising roster omission It's a bit of a surprise to see Mitrović use his third overage pick on an attacking midfielder rather than a striker. Djordje Mihailovic has been back to his best since signing with the Colorado Rapids this winter. However, his involvement coincides with the roster’s most surprising omission: Diego Luna, the dynamic attacking midfielder for Real Salt Lake. Luna seemed destined to not just make this squad, but be among its most important players given his chance creation prowess and eye for a long shot.][] The authors express their surprise at the selection of Mihailovic over Luna as an overage player, implying that Luna was a more deserving choice. This is an appeal to authority fallacy if they are suggesting that their opinion on who should have been selected is factually correct.
[]Inevitably, the squad for a major youth tournament like the Olympics or a U-20 World Cup provides an opportunity to assess the state of the player pool at different stages of development. The fact that two of three overage picks were used on center backs is a cause for concern.][] The authors use dichotomous depiction by stating that it's a cause for concern that two out of three overage picks were used on center backs, implying that this is a negative thing without providing any context or explanation as to why this is problematic.
[]These picks are still wise, mind you: Zimmerman and Robinson partnered often during the 2022 World Cup qualification, which provides a stable bedrock for Mitrović’s side.][] The authors offer their opinion that the selection of Zimmerman and Robinson as overage players is wise, but this is not a fallacious argument as they are presenting their perspective on the situation.
