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The USA men’s national team entered the Olympics quarter-final clash against Morocco as the underdogs following their win over Guinea that secured them a spot in the knockout stage. Unfortunately, Morocco proved too strong for the US men’s under 23 team. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros analyze the USMNT’s 4-0 loss that resulted in their elimination from the Olympic competition. While there were some positives from their participation in the 2024 games, the disappointing outcome prompts a discussion on what the team might need in their next tournament to aim for a medal.
In this episode of The Cooligans, the hosts also delve into the USWNT’s triumph over Japan, setting up a semi-final showdown with Germany’s women’s team. They question Emma Hayes’ delayed substitutions in the last match and provide a recap of other notable Olympic soccer quarter-final matches.
Christian and Alexis are later joined in-studio by Hugo Larsson, midfielder for Eintracht Frankfurt and the Swedish national team. The 20-year-old shares insights on being a leader at his clubs despite his age, his aspirations to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo’s style of play, and his mental preparation for the upcoming Bundesliga season.
(6:54) – USMNT’s Olympic exit
(18:01) – USWNT’s semi-final progression
(32:27) – Recap of Olympic quarter-finals
(36:47) – Hugo Larsson’s guest appearance
(42:13) – Hugo’s inspiration from Ronaldo
(51:22) – Hugo’s views on Swedish players
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