After being drawn into an Olympic group with Thierry Henry’s France squad, the USMNT U-23s will get an opportunity to check themselves in a excessive degree pleasant. The U-23s are coming off of a 3-0 win over Guinea the place Griffin Yow registered two assists. Making a late cost for the Olympic squad following a powerful begin to 2024 with Westerlo, Yow exhibits that anybody can nonetheless break into the facet. With six objectives and two assists, Yow has pushed out Quinn Sullivan for now whereas offering head coach Marko Mitrovic with good issues to have because of the depth that his crew possesses.

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Storylines

United States: It is possible that Mitrovic will use the same squad to the one which dispatched Guinea because it’s onerous to make modifications following a 3-0 victory. Even getting a objective from Nathan Harriel in protection, Mitrovic can be thrilled with the attacking choices within the facet, nevertheless it’s defensively the place France will take a look at them on this match. Going to France for the match will give the USMNT an satisfactory bar of the place they’re and what wants to enhance forward of the Olympics, whereas doubtlessly providing perception into the place Mitrovic might have to make use of his three slots for over aged gamers within the squad.

France: It is a true take a look at for the USMNT as France possess depth deeper than most Concacaf senior groups at their youth ranges. Led by Bradley Barcola and Elye Wahi in assault, Henry has some critical gamers who can maintain strain on the USMNT protection throughout the whole match. Each are starters in Ligue 1 and the depth would not finish there. Malo Gusto has withdrawn as a consequence of sickness however there can be loads of choices. Need Doue and Wilson Odbert discovered the again of the online in a 3-2 victory over the Ivory Coast however Henry will need extra out of his protection in opposition to the USMNT.

Prediction

Whereas the USMNT can maintain their very own, France’s assault will show to be the distinction within the match as Les Bleus will emerge with .  victory at house. Choose: USMNT 1, France 3