Who exactly is Marko Mitrovic? Meet the manager in charge of the USMNT at the Paris Olympic Games

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Jacob Schneider

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In almost two decades, the U23 program faces its greatest challenge, and the person in charge is a 46-year-old individual holding the reins.

It may be hard to believe, but the USMNT is set to make a long-awaited comeback to the Olympic Games. After a hiatus since 2008, they have successfully qualified this time around. Back in the Beijing Games, they were under the guidance of Piotr Nowak, who served as Bob Bradley’s first-team assistant and led them to qualification.

After a span of 16 years, they have returned to the esteemed international athletic competition, getting ready to take part in the Paris Summer Games. Leading the team is Serbian manager Marko Mitrovic.

Never heard of him?

He has had an extensive career in football, playing professionally for 15 years across 14 different clubs. Over the past 11 years, he has transitioned into coaching and has been involved with nine different programs, including managing the U19 U.S. Youth national team and currently leading the U.S. U23 squad.

GOAL takes a look at the man set to lead the USMNT in Paris.

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