The U.S. Men’s Olympic soccer team roster has been announced, with defenders Miles Robinson and Walker Zimmerman, as well as midfielder Djordje Mihailovic, named as the three overage players on the 18-man squad. Olympic soccer rules limit players to those under 23 years old, with each team permitted to have three players over the age limit.
Maximilian Dietz, a defender from Germany’s Greuther Furth, was added to the team by coach Marko Mitrovic after missing the June training camp. He joins the squad after impressing in previous U-23 appearances. The team will train in Bordeaux ahead of their first match against France on July 24, followed by games against New Zealand and Guinea.
The roster features a mix of experienced players and newcomers, with a total of 114 international appearances among 15 players who have previously played for the senior national team. Zimmerman, who plays for Nashville, has 42 international appearances and was part of the U.S. team at the 2022 World Cup. Robinson, from Cincinnati, has 29 international appearances and scored the winning goal in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup final.
Mihailovic, who plays for Colorado, has three goals in 11 international appearances but has not featured for the national team since the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The team also includes players with varying levels of national team experience, such as Gianluca Busio, John Tolkin, and Kevin Paredes.
The squad includes players from different leagues around the world, with ten players from Major League Soccer, as well as representatives from Serie A, Eredivisie, Premier League, Bundesliga, and other leagues. Benjamin Cremaschi, at just 19 years old, is the youngest player on the team and is eligible to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Notable omissions from the roster include Chicago goalkeeper Chris Brady, Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna, and Dallas winger Bernard Kamungo. The team will be looking to make an impact in the Olympic soccer tournament, as they aim to advance to the quarterfinals against tough competition.
Overall, the U.S. Men’s Olympic soccer team roster features a mix of experienced players and emerging talent, representing a variety of leagues and clubs from around the world. The team will be looking to make a statement in the tournament and showcase the depth of talent in American soccer.