Predicting the USMNT 2024 Olympic Roster

[@TacticalManager]

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

[@vinaymadhugiri3]

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.

[@nerychristian]

Maybe we should send our A team to the Olympics and try to win the gold. Seems more reasonable than trying to get to a final in copa America

[@kalmenbarkin5708]

@@nerychristianYou can’t send the A team. Clubs don’t have to release their players and there’s age limitations.

[@Ricardo-yb6vd]

@@nerychristian Age limit sadly, it’s a U23 tournament

[@manjon217]

That's ridiculous. We have to prep our A Team with big tournaments for the world cup. Nobody cares about the Olympics. Copa America is a huge, well respected tournament..

[@manjon217]

I would be fuming if they did pepi like that AGAIN. It would show clear as day that Gregg hasn't learned a thing from the world cup. This team needs a 9 that can come off the bench and make an impact. That's Pepi. Only 9 we have with that sauce. That's why his team in Europe won the league.

[@markhazelberg3478]

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

[@realbrianfrench]

I was watching your video and had to pause it. Came back at 3:33. Looking at it from far away Gabriel looks like he's getting double teamed. 😂

[@diazxmarvin]

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

[@alexschwalbach8229]

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.

[@paulwezner2808]

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.

[@colinreese]

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.

[@chrishenderson1262]

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.

[@Jadentheman]

Booth and Pusktas are definite locks IMO

[@nickbraleystudios132]

I don’t see us leaving Caleb Wiley out

[@AdamRafeedie]

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

[@barcelona909]

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.

[@christianspinks595]

Jonathan Gomez had a great season in the Spanish second division

[@ravensmedical9153]

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.

[@loganmapes2307]

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

[@user-or7ys7yk4p]

Loves all your videos

[@kylecorman7859]

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.

[@tylerhiller8022]

New to watching. Why isn’t it a good tournament?

[@Beetv377]

It’s the best thing that’s happened to MLS and Liga MX! Leagues cup

[@black.sasuke.uchiha]

5:09 is his face copyright? LoL.

[@daconnoisseurrex1752]

Apparently so.. 😭

[@ravensmedical9153]

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.

[@kristi4113]

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.

[@JT-rx1eo]

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

[@matttyes]

What about Inter Miami's Ben Cremaschi

[@afether2269]

Can you explain why the COPA roster can't play in the Olympics? he age eligible players that is.

[@tysonh424]

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!

[@cautionninjas]

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!

[@chrisw4209]

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?

[@TacticalManager]

I said in the video that I don’t believe we will. It’s very unlikely with the roster we will send.

[@chrisw4209]

@@TacticalManager I know, Your assessment is great. I was more talking to some of the comments.

[@greggberhalter8781]

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

[@TPPCRAB]

Lol

[@ydifrancia]

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❗️

[@Drock46]

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

[@BST-wl4qs]

What about Mcglyn, Cremaschi, and Booth ?

[@TacticalManager]

Mcglynn was mentioned. Cremaschi won’t make it and Booth can if healthy.

[@thomasngabong2180]

How about Cavan Sulivan?

[@Vettefan83]

Yo Filippo, who will be coaching this Olympic team?

[@TacticalManager]

Marko Mitrovic

[@kevinumber7]

Is Truly a potential starter for USMNT?

[@bradrosenston2394]

were getting knocked out in the quarters by argentina

[@tacticalmanagerbabymommaak5825]

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

[@williamcross210]

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[@tacticalmanagerbabymommaak5825]

@@williamcross210 I didn't say solve it. I said what is 2+2.

[@SteveShoemaker-p9s]

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

[@TacticalManager]

This is not what I’d do. This is a roster prediction. These are the players I think will get called in.

[@SteveShoemaker-p9s]

@@TacticalManager Fair enough, you did say that in the video. Great review btw, as usual.

[@nicogoode9264]

What about Taylor Booth?

[@UntouchaBulls96]

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

[@allenrossi626]

where's caden clark?

[@ofenomeno1381]

Lol tbh france and argentina are favorites

[@ChapeuFootball]

Kevin Paredes needs to shine

[@juan1189]

Wow yow and paredes both come from DC United

[@markrubio1286]

Goat content

[@Arker8374]

Why do you think Reyna wouldn’t be released?

[@lxveverka27]

R u serious?

[@awesomejedi917]

He will be crucial for the Copa America run. He won’t play both.

[@MrZen08]

I agree. If he & Pepi aren't getting minutes from their teams, I'd be like "I wanna play both tournaments."

[@ivanpetrov5185]

@@MrZen08 The Euro clubs are obliged to release players for FIFA sanctioned tournaments and FIFA dates which Copa America obviously is. The Olympics is not FIFA sanctioned therefore there is no way in hell they allow players like Reyna and Pulisic to go to Paris even if they wanted to.

[@MrZen08]

@@ivanpetrov5185 It's not just Euro clubs. All clubs are obliged for FIFA, and yet no clubs are obliged for the Olympics. And yet, somehow teams are still formed for the Olympics, consisting of people who play for clubs. So, bench players are sometimes released. Reyna & Pepi are currently bench (or loaned) players. Also note that I did not suggest Pulisic, as you've implied I did.

[@Cnackk18]

Cade Cowell?

[@chinafriends]

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

[@damonwicketts1638]

Bro. Pulisic will not be on the Olympic roster. The Olympics are for 2nd rate players.

[@tripperdelaluna1]

@@damonwicketts1638 Should be for our best young under 23 players

[@dawghouse4853]

@@damonwicketts1638Neymar ?

[@Vettefan83]

No...we need him for Copa America

[@luckymark571]

​​@@damonwicketts1638Hakimi and Julian alvarez...

[@flameburn4192]

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

[@flameburn4192]

Im stupid, the age rule

[@Andrew-bd8dc]

Taylor Booth should make the team

[@derrecksura1441]

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

[@TacticalManager]

He just came back from injury. I don’t think he will make the roster but yes I should have mentioned.

[@daconnoisseurrex1752]

If Mexico can do it, why not USA

[@OldBrenda]

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

[@jcorona5457]

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

[@wuxiagamescentral]

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

[@Canev821]

But we are already in the Olympics

[@MaximusTheChosenOne]

No love for Konrad de la Fuente?

[@krupsbaby8626]

Where’s Cavan Sullivan???

[@TacticalManager]

He is still 14.

[@krupsbaby8626]

@@TacticalManager he’s goated tho

[@RaySmith79]

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

[@Londronable]

Nobody thinks the olympics is a huge tournament in soccer.

[@hengineer]

I can see Neal over Zimmerman

[@hr-g4640]

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

[@danimorales6453]

Paredes will breakout for us in this tournament

[@Aroncsik]

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

[@michaelreed4752]

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

[@helloeww2841]

Booth is gonna make it

[@futboleros-21]

No.

[@ericestrada2634]

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

[@srg111]

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

[@TacticalManager]

Brett and Derek from the Straight Red Card 😂

[@dwreck1971]

confirmed. Tact and Pete are too handsome to be Beavis and Butthead. Brett and Derek, def fit the bill.

[@flyingpig9406]

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.

[@dark5niper1]

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

[@matthewcobon3054]

Guatemala lol

[@jeremyf8772]

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.

[@rubenleon6873]

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

[@gera16169]

They're not mexico so no

[@stephencoons7879]

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

[@stevieblue6133]

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.

[@ian_r125]

A comp that England is not allowed to play in doesn't get much interest as there's nobody to hate watch

[@captainyank138]

Did you watch pusktas? One our best mids …

[@billgates4490]

wiley is only missing and its a bronze medal roster

[@trorisk]

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

[@MikeBeaudry-e2e]

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

[@kjd4476]

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

[@tidritblag9877]

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

[@kennethleigh8445]

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

[@ruddysegovia6504]

Yes

[@aldomontalvo5214]

Keep trying to catch up to mexico

[@jorgegaona8103]

Pocho spotted

[@SwatBeatsOfficial]

Of course we can win mofo.

[@anlerden4851]

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

[@lxveverka27]

R u serious

[@juan1189]

No we need Puli at Copa America

[@UntouchaBulls96]

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

[@ravensmedical9153]

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.

[@anlerden4851]

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

[@UntouchaBulls96]

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

[@TacticalManager]

I heard it’s very unlikely.