Marko Mitrovic’s side are under a lot of pressure after their 3-0 defeat against France left them bottom of Group A with two games remaining.
A win over New Zealand would allow the U.S. to advance to its first Olympic qualifier since 2000.
Matt Corbett and Ben Wayne scored as New Zealand beat Guinea 2-1 in their Group A opener. Central defender Minnesota United F.C. Michael Boxall He played all 90 minutes of that match for the OlyWhites.
Despite participating in two previous Olympic Games, New Zealand reached the quarter-finals in 2020, losing to Japan, the host country of the Games.
It was practically a ‘win or die’ game for the US, who struggled against France and had a golden opportunity to take the lead as a midfielder. Colorado Rapids Djordje Mihailovic He hit the crossbar with a shot while the game was still goalless.
However, Les Bleus finally scored three goals in the second half courtesy of Alexandre Lacazette, Michel Ollis and Loic Payday.
Unlike France, New Zealand will have less possession. This should allow the US to control possession and create more high-quality chances to secure their first win of the tournament.
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