For the first time in 24 years, the United States is in the knockout rounds of Olympic men’s soccer. The last time the U.S. men were in the tournament was 2008 and the last time they advanced was at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, losing to Chile in the bronze medal match.
On Tuesday, the U.S. took care of business against Guinea in its final group match, scoring two goals in the opening half-hour to take control over the pivotal clash. Colorado Rapids midfielder Djordje Mihailovic opened the scoring with an inch-perfect free kick into the upper corner, while VfL Wolfsburg winger Kevin Paredes finished an ambitious run beyond the defensive
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