Japan Defeats U.S. in Final Olympic Soccer Warmup

The U.S. Men's U-23 Team faces a challenging start ahead of the 2024 Olympics after a 2-0 loss to Japan in Kansas City.

Japan's Shota Fujio scored a penalty in the 6th minute, followed by Mao Hosoya's goal in the 69th.
The U.S. struggled offensively, managing only two shots with none on target.
Defensive errors led to both Japanese goals, highlighting areas for improvement.
This match marked the U.S. team's last preparation before the Olympic opener against France on July 24.
The U.S. will finalize its Olympic roster by July 3, with hopes of securing its first Olympic medal in men's soccer.