Can This US Soccer Men’s roster win an Olympic Medal? 

I’d like to add Taylor Booth to the wingers section as a possible call up…

taylor booth will probably be there because he's finally healthy

I think Ricardo Pepi could be with the Olympic team. He probably won't get too much playing time at the Copa America and he modeled the US Olympic Kits when they were released, so that could be a hint that he'll go to Paris. Ultimately, the US has a decent chance at a medal. We performed well against France in March and we'll face them again in MD1, so that will be a good indicator of where we stand. Besides France and Spain, I don't think there is another team that the US should be afraid of... the US has a decent chance against every other team at this tournament.

Honestly if we have a good 9 like Pepi(should be at both) and use over age for our cbs and maybe a winger we have a good chance

Diego Luna has been playing excellent for RSL the last three games or so. Now he runs a lot more than he used. He runs at defenders. He runs more off the ball, and he runs more combining with teammates.

I think the 18 man roster is super interesting from a roster building standpoint, it's a fun puzzle and of course favors versatile over specialists. However, from a player safety and overall quality viewing experience, it makes absolutely no sense. I'm excited for the Olympics though, I literally can't remember the last time watching the US Men in the Olympics and I'm 37. I just remember always watching the women.

Jonathan Gomez had a great season in the Spanish second division

I know what you meant, but it should be noted that Pepi is not on the Copa America roster, he's only on the training camp roster - at least one player will be cut from the 27-man training camp roster for Copa, and it's possible multiple players are and they call in someone else.

Booth and Pusktas are definite locks IMO

Loves all your videos

I don't understand the hate on leagues cup. I legitimately loved it. It was great.

The League’s Cup is more than Mickey Mouse. It’s an insult to soccer. Been watching your videos for a month or two and have been very impressed with your analysis and discussions. Keep up the great work.

I'm probably living under the rock. What's the status of Taylor and Zach Booth? Since Taylor is not in the Copa America Roster, I would thought he have a better chance to be in the Olympic squad.

Jalen Neal gotta be on the roster. He’s our highest potential Young CB

I'd argue that both Pepi and Tillman would get a realistic opportunity to play both Copa and the Olympics, and that GGG/USSF should absolutely be pursuing this with PSV/Earnie Stewart. Either would improve the Olympic squad by quite at bit, so I'd push for it if I were the USSF. Here's my thought process: First, neither is likely to get significant minutes at Copa, so fatigue and/or risk of injury shouldn't be a concern for PSV. Let's say we play 4 Copa games, which I think is the most likely scenario. I maybe see Pepi playing in 2-3 of those games, as a sub in each case (perhaps as a starter in one game, but we'd have to have injuries or really poor performances by players higher on the #9 depth chart for that to happen). Even more so with Tillman. He'll be lucky to make 2 sub appearances out of 4 Copa games in my opinion. Second, both players roles at PSV are pretty firm. Tillman as a typical starter and Pepi as the backup to de Jong (whose contract runs through the end of next season). In other words, preseason isn't a super critical time for them to make or break their roles in the upcoming year. Third, PSV has vested financial interest in them both, just like any of their players. It makes sense to me that they'd benefit more in terms of driving up their transfer market value by allowing them to play in an event like the Olympics where they can clearly distinguish themselves versus other players of similar age. Both would be expected to perform well in that type of event, and that would help raise their profiles among other European clubs and leagues, benefitting PSV much more in comparison to spending those few weeks in preseason training/games.

I don't understand why Cade Cowell is flopping. Every time I saw him he was the only promising player in the side.

I don’t see us leaving Caleb Wiley out

Despite Tac's well-rounded roster, I don't see the USA as a medal contender in the Olympics France 🇫🇷, Guinea 🇬🇳, and New Zealand 🇳🇿 are in Group A with the USA 🇺🇸. France 🇫🇷 is the best team in the group and will win Group A easily. The depth, technical skill, and quality of the French olympic side is extraordinary. France is my pick to win the gold medal. France will mop the floor with the USA. ALLEZ LES BLEUS 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷!!!!! Guinea 🇬🇳 qualified for the Olympics by winning a CAF/AFC playoff match. Whenever I see my Nigeria 🇳🇬 grouped with Guinea 🇬🇳 in the Africa Cup of Nations, I'm not happy 😑. Their defense is so stout and physical that it's hard to break them down. The technical ability of their wingers is vastly underrated. No team in Africa wants to face Guinea in the group stage, and the USA will come to understand this soon. USA "should" be able to beat Guinea 🇬🇳, but it won't be easy. New Zealand 🇳🇿 is a mystery because, on the one hand, they underachieve on the international stage at times. However, the Kiwis 🥝 get up for major tournaments and perform well. They made it to the quarterfinals of the Olympics in Tokyo in 2020. It's a coin flip whether the USA 🇺🇸 can best New Zealand in the group stage. Could the USA not advance out of the Group stage? It's a possibility Even if the USA does advance, they'll do what they always do and lose in the next round anyway. I appreciate Tac's optimism when he said "maybe a bronze medal." Realistically, the USA has no chance at a medal with this roster.

Lol tbh france and argentina are favorites

have not heard my name in this video. W video!

Can you and Pete do a best Olympic Roster episode, following the rules, but with no restrictions (going to Copa, won’t get released, Etc). The best 15 U23 with 3 over aged players. Thanks!

Goat content

Shoutout to Finley stadium home to my Chattanooga FC in the beginning of the vid✨✨, did not see that coming wtf. I think we could defo get bronze at least, really not sure til the full roster is released, ready to see paxton and Diego kill it on the counter tho!

Love You Got The Two Virginia Boys!!💪🏿⚽️

I’ll just be happy if Brian Gutierrez makes the roster

I like the roster you made, Tac. It's versatile, balanced, & well-constructed given the constraints. I'd substitute Aidan Morris for Obed Vargas. Additionally, I'd like to add Bernard Kamungo and Taylor Booth for consideration in the winger spot.

Covid is why the roster was expanded for Tokyo, due to the quarantines. They didn’t want to delay or cancel matches for the men’s or women’s tournaments due to lack of players.

What about Inter Miami's Ben Cremaschi

Kevin Paredes needs to shine

were getting knocked out in the quarters by argentina

The upcoming Forward to France match against Japan will be a good test for the US 23 team. Japan is the 2024 U23 Asian Cup champion. Would be a fun game to watch❗️

Wow yow and paredes both come from DC United

5:09 is his face copyright? LoL.

Holy hell. Haven't we not even made the Olympics in several years and now we think we're gonna medal? Lets temper some expectations shall we?

What about Taylor Booth?

How about Cavan Sulivan?

What about Mcglyn, Cremaschi, and Booth ?

Taylor Booth should make the team

Anything is possible if Pulisic is on the Olympic roster 🇺🇸

No love for Konrad de la Fuente?

I'll like if you answer this question. What's 2+2?

No mention at all of Taylor Booth? For shame Tac...

Yo Filippo, who will be coaching this Olympic team?

Cade Cowell?

Booth is gonna make it

where's caden clark?

No.

In true, NO. Because there would of begin a player that the world would fear.

I want to see your best Olympic team , not the one you think will go

Guatemala lol

Because clubs don’t want to allow players to go and FIFA and IOC don’t get along.

Maguire was awful against France. It would be ideal to get Balogun or Pepi instead. Spain always send their top players after the EUROs.

I can see Neal over Zimmerman

What?! No Taylor Booth? And you'd take Vasquez over Pefok as an overage forward?

Am i stupid/ a Miami glazer, is callander not in the convo, like I get the goal he gave up against Monterey was bad, but I mean I think he plays good

there is another team that won't be playing in the Olympics, Brazil, fucked in the ass by Barco and Gondou

Why do you think Reyna wouldn’t be released?

Paredes will breakout for us in this tournament

Where’s Cavan Sullivan???

No not Zimmerman. I don't think Zimmerman is a good fit, I don't think the idea of an elder leader is going to work well. But I think you're right he is going to go. I am a fan of Zim but don't think it is a good idea for olympics.

If Mexico can do it, why not USA

Yes

Who is on Tac's t-shirt? Is that Tactical Manager and 11 Yanks?

Nobody thinks the olympics is a huge tournament in soccer.

We arent winning crap because our best roster will not be assembled.

Did you watch pusktas? One our best mids …

They're not mexico so no

Doesn't matter what the roster is we never make the Olympics so it's already a win

Maybe if other countries don't take the Olympics seriously but if they do then no.

Welp this team sucks. We bringing Zimmerman? Zimmerman? 😂 For what.

I think with this roster, and if the coach is forced into playing Gregg's system, we won't metal. If the coach has a free hand to be pragmatic, maybe a bronze.

I’d rather have them do all under 23 players of age so they all get that experience of a bigger tournament setting, having 3 older players does give experience they have to younger ones but like I said takes those spots for the younger ones. Never the less excited, hope USA makes it to the end

The American people love the Olympics. I understand that the soccer world doesn't rank the Olympics high. But man I would love to send our best and win the gold. I think it would help our confidence going into the 2026 World Cup. Let's send our best.

Lololol no. They’ll be lucky to get 2 wins total.

We will compete for a bronze. Taylor Booth May push out Griffin Yow.

I do not think the roster as you named it will win a medal. They need a Reyna and Pepi, which gives them more creativity

wiley is only missing and its a bronze medal roster

By all means they can win a medal, will they? That's why they play the games.

They could win a medal. The odds will be stacked against them.

Keep trying to catch up to mexico

Football isn't basketball, no one care about the Olympics. The big inter-nations competition is the World Cup.

I’m sorry but this team ain’t doing shit

Of course we can win mofo.

I love to see Pulisic in the roster of the team Dear Filippo.🙏❤🤍💙🇺🇲🎊🎉💪🏻🔥

Despite Tac's well-rounded roster, I don't see the USA as a medal contender in the Olympics France 🇫🇷, Guinea 🇬🇳, and New Zealand 🇳🇿 are in Group A with the USA 🇺🇸. France 🇫🇷 is the best team in the group and will win Group A easily. The depth, technical skill, and quality of the French olympic side is extraordinary. France is my pick to win the gold medal. France will mop the floor with the USA. ALLEZ LES BLEUS 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷!!!!! Guinea 🇬🇳 qualified for the Olympics by winning a CAF/AFC playoff match. Whenever I see my Nigeria 🇳🇬 grouped with Guinea 🇬🇳 in the Africa Cup of Nations, I'm not happy 😑. Their defense is so stout and physical that it's hard to break them down. The technical ability of their wingers is vastly underrated. No team in Africa wants to face Guinea in the group stage, and the USA will come to understand this soon. USA "should" be able to beat Guinea 🇬🇳, but it won't be easy. New Zealand 🇳🇿 is a mystery because, on the one hand, they underachieve on the international stage at times. However, the Kiwis 🥝 get up for major tournaments and perform well. They made it to the quarterfinals of the Olympics in Tokyo in 2020. It's a coin flip whether the USA 🇺🇸 can best New Zealand in the group stage. Could the USA not advance out of the Group stage? It's a possibility Even if the USA does advance, they'll do what they always do and lose in the next round anyway. I appreciate Tac's optimism when he said "maybe a bronze medal." Realistically, the USA has no chance at a medal with this roster.

I’ll just be happy if Brian Gutierrez makes the roster

I love to see Pulisic in the roster of the team Dear Filippo.🙏❤🤍💙🇺🇲🎊🎉💪🏻🔥

I’ll just be happy if Brian Gutierrez makes the roster