The U23 did nothing to spoil the narrative US men’s football is stalling. They lost to Colombia in the second leg, 1-2 playing shorthanded after Luis Gil was sent off in the second half. Matt Miazga also earned a red at the end of the match. Los Cafeteros outshot the USA, 15-4 with just one shot on goal for the hosts. The visitors were just too physical harrying the USA into ceding possession pinning them deep into their own half for much of the match. They were superior in pretty much every department from technical skills to fighting spirit.

The upshot is the Colombians bag the final spot while the USA cool their heels for the second Olympic in a row.