Unfortunately with today’s lost the men are sent packing…very disappointed.


BEIJING, China (March 26, 2008) — The U.S. Men’s Olympic Team fought bravely to overcome being down a man for 87 minutes, but the heroics of goalkeeper Brad Guzan and a last-minute frenzy to score the equalizer were not enough as the U.S. fell 2-1 to Nigeria before 48,096 at the Beijing Worker’s Stadium. The loss knocked the U.S. out of the 2008 Olympic Games, while Nigeria earned first place in Group B.

Goals from Chinedu Obasi and Victor Obinna on either side of halftime gave the Nigerians a lead that proved too much to overcome, despite a Sacha Kljestan penalty kick conversion in the 88th minute and a flurry of U.S. chances in the waning moments, including a header from substitute Charlie Davies that agonizingly struck the crossbar. Guzan made several saves on the night, some in spectacular fashion, to keep the U.S. in the match against a crafty Nigerian attack.

“It’s disappointing, there’s no question about that,” said U.S. coach Peter Nowak. “We played so hard tonight, and we can’t express our feelings in the right way now. Soccer can be a cruel game. I am very proud of the effort these players put in. They left everything on the field and never gave up.”