The U.S. men's national team is preparing for its send-off match ahead of the Paris Games.
The U.S. men's Olympic team is made up primarily of players under the age of 23, meaning stars like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie won't be traveling to Paris. Instead, they will be preparing for the Copa America in the United States.
So who's on the U.S. Olympic team? Some important names are among the popular ones: Walker Zimmerman (Nashville, U23 exception), Cade Cowell (Chivas) and Gaga Slonina (Chelsea).
Here's what you need to know about Marko Mitrovic's match against Japan.
When is the Olympic send-off game between the US and Japan?
The U.S. national team will face Japan on Tuesday, June 11th.
What time is the USA vs Japan Olympic send-off game?
Kickoff is scheduled for 8pm ET/5pm PST.
Where will the USA vs Japan Olympic send-off game be held?
The match will be held at Children's Mercy Park, home of MLS club Sporting Kansas City.
How to watch the Olympic send-off match between the U.S. and Japan
The match will be streamed in English on the US Soccer YouTube channel and in Spanish by Universo.
Who are the key players in Japan's U23 team?
The players called up include some intriguing names from the Japanese national team, such as goalkeeper Suzuki Shion, left winger Saito Koki and defensive midfielder Fujita Joji Chima.
Who is in the USMNT's group for the 2024 Olympics?
In Paris, the U.S. will face France, New Zealand and Guinea. France, coached by soccer legend Thierry Henry, has arguably the best team in the tournament.
