Getty ImagesGOAL analyzes the significance of five young players from the USMNT who will play a crucial role in their prospects at the Paris Games.
Under the guidance of manager Marko Mitrovic, the U23 USMNT is back in the Olympics for the first time since 2008. The squad, limited to a roster of 18, is made up of 17 current or former MLS or MLS Academy players, with a heavy domestic squad competing.
The team consists of a mix of players, with the youngest being only 19 years old. However, the veteran core of the team is made up of three overage players: Walker Zimmerman, Djordje Mihailovic, and Miles Robinson.
Who are the top players to watch, and why are they significant? GOAL examines five of the USMNT's youngsters who will be key to their chances when the Paris Olympics begin this week.
