USMNT vs. Honduras score: U.S. fails to qualify for Tokyo Olympics, falls to Honduras in CONCACAF semifinals

The USMNT has not qualified for the Olympics since 2008

The U-23 U.S. men's national team once again failed to qualify for the Summer Olympics, after a 2-1 loss to Honduras during the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying semifinals on Sunday at Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico. Juan Carlos Obregon and Luis Palma recorded goals for Honduras, while Jackson Yueill scored for the U.S..

The U.S. struggled during the first half to establish any type of tempo despite retaining possession and spending time on the ball. The team failed to make any meaningful attempts on goal as Honduras was able to disrupt passing lanes and counter on transition when opportunity provided and got solid looks on goal with David Ochoa making big saves to keep the game level.

A strong showing from Honduras out of the first hydration break ahead of halftime lead to a bit of shift in tempo for the team, as Obrgon scored the opening goal in first half stoppage time.

A demoralizing early second half goal by Honduras seemed to seal the USMNT's fate, as goalkeeper David Ochoa made a rare mistake in the match with a poor pass out of the back that Honduras striker Luis Palma punched on and scored the go-ahead early in the second half.

U.S. midfielder and team captain Jackson Yueill brought the team within one in the 52nd minute.

The goal shifted things for the U23 side, as strong flank play from Aaron Herrera helped generate attack for the team through the winding minutes. Despite more time in dangerous spaces, the team was unable to score an equalizer, as Honduras secured their spot in the Tokyo Olympics eliminated USA from the competition once again. The U-23 USMNT will be absent from a third consecutive Summer Olympics, having last qualified for Beijing 2008. Honduras also knocked the U.S. out of CONCACAF Olympic qualifying in the semifinals back in 2016.

USMNT U-23 vs. Honduras

⚽Honduras: Juan Carlos Obregon (45+4)

⚽Honduras: Luis Palma (47')

⚽USA: Jackson Yueill (52')

[Mar 28, 2021 at 7:51 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

82' USA keeping up the attack in the winding minutes, getting time and space in the box but unable to connect on goal. 

[Mar 28, 2021 at 11:31 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

Chance: USA

63' Jonathan Lewis gets a good look on a set piece as he heads in a ball on target, but a defender makes a clearance on the line to keep Honduras ahead.

[Mar 28, 2021 at 11:20 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

GOAL: USA

Jackson Yueill gets a goal back for USA with a strong shot from distance that sails past the keeper

[Mar 28, 2021 at 7:18 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

51' Honduras just attacking in waves now as USA try to find a path into this match somehow

[Mar 28, 2021 at 7:15 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

GOAL: Honduras

47' Luis Palma pounces on terrible pass from the back by David Ochoa, Honduras lead 2-0. 

[Mar 28, 2021 at 6:57 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

GOAL: Honduras

45+3' Honduras gets on the scoreboard first, just ahead of halftime. Juan Carlos Obregón Jr. gets the goal in a quick buildup for Honduras.

[Mar 28, 2021 at 6:36 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

SAVE: Ochoa

29' Ochoa with another save in the box by Ochoa on a low and strong shot from Honduras.

[Mar 28, 2021 at 10:34 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

Hydration Break

26' both teams will have hydration breaks in this match due to excessive heat. Honduras still finding ways to break lines and build attack, and will have a corner kick after the water break.

[Mar 28, 2021 at 6:25 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

Chance: Honduras

18' Rodriguez tries a shot from distance as he pulls up just outside the top of the box to take the attempt. Ochoa reads the shot well and makes the save.

[Mar 28, 2021 at 6:19 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

Chance: USA

12' Jonathan Lewis gets on the end of a ball in the box, but his attempt is from a difficult angle and wide of the net.

[Mar 28, 2021 at 10:12 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

5' A strong build up by Honduras in the fifth minute forces David Ochoa off his line to make a save. He stops the attempt which was also ruled offside.

[Mar 28, 2021 at 6:04 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

Viewing information

Date: Sunday, March 28 

Time: 6:00 p.m. ET

Location: Estadio Jalisco -- Guadalajara, Mexico 

TV: FS1