The U.S. Men's Under-23 National Team didn't make it to the Olympics, but that hasn't stopped one team from stepping forward to capture the appreciation of plenty of American soccer fans at these Olympic Games.
Honduras has put together a dream run into the Olympic quarterfinals, and with four MLS players on the roster, it has become easy to root for them (and let's face it, not many American fans are going to root for Mexico). The 'Catrachos' face their toughest test of these Olympics today as they try to keep their Cinderella run going with an upset win over Brazil in today's Olympic quarterfinals.
Mexico will try to book a place in the Olympic semifinals by knocking off a dangerous Senegal side this morning. 'El Tri' won their group and have a very reasonable path to the gold medal game.
If you're craving some European soccer action, Paris St. Germain takes on Barcelona in a match-up of star-studded rosters. If you would rather see a U.S. national team player in action, Jose Torres and Pachuca are in action this afternoon.
If you will be watching today's action, please feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and some play-by-play in the comments section below.
Enjoy the action (Today's TV Schedule is after the jump):
TODAY'S SOCCER ON TV
9:30 a.m. - MSNBC/NBCOlympics.com - Mexico vs. Senegal
10 a.m. - GOLTV - Brighton vs. Chelsea
12 p.m. - MSNBC/NBCOlympics.com – Brazil vs. Honduras
1:40 p.m. - ESPN3.com/ESPN Deportes - Paris St.-Germain vs. Barcelona
2:30 p.m. - MSNBC/NBCOlympics.com - Team Great Britain vs. South Korea
5:30 p.m. - GOLTV - Palmeiras vs. Internacional
6 p.m. - Unvision Deportes – Queretaro vs. Pachuca
6 p.m. - Telefutura – Monterrey vs. Jaguares
7:30 p.m. - MLS Live/Direct Kick - New England Revolution vs. Sporting Kansas City
7:30 p.m. - MLS Live/Direct Kick - Montreal Impact vs. Philadelphia Union
7:30 p.m. - MLS Live/Direct Kick - D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew
8:30 p.m. - MLS Live/Direct Kick – Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC
9 p.m. - MLS Live/Direct Kick - Colorado Rapids vs. Real Salt Lake
10 p.m. - Univision Deportes - Atlas vs. Tigres UANL
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Living in Japan, I haven’t been able to see any games except for those with Japan. Any hints on how to see others?
Honduras? Are you kidding me? The only person that would be cheering for Honduras are those who don’t follow soccer much, or don’t care about seeing poor play. Honduras is a group of flopping timewasters. The fact that there are MLS players on the team makes this fact even worse. I was in KC for the qualifying finals and it was an absolute disgusting display to watch. I hope Brazil rocks their world, which I suspect they will.
What exactly is lucky about it?
Mexico won their group so they avoided the tougher side of the bracket, same with Japan.
SBI logic at its finest.
2nd bad backpass to the keeper, 2 goal lead now for Mexico going into the 2nd overtime. Feel bad for the Senegalese keeper, he was hung out to dry on both of those goals.
Mexico ahead 4-2; weak back header and goalkeeper came out and couldn’t secure the ball. Two Senegalese defensive miscues are costly. It looks as if one CONCACAF team will make it to the semifinal round.
thats the game….
Shocking, freakish athleticism means little if you’re an idiot.
yeah, but full marks to Gio for pouncing and finishing. (I hate saying this. 😉 )
That’s a tough way to give up a goal for Senegal; they worked hard to get back into the match.
Mexico takes the lead.
Mane has made some stunning plays today.
Senagal keeper with great kick save.
I’m pretty sure I could call this match
I probably give him the pass on intent because it is just too ridiculous to think that he TRIED to kick the guy in the face. He was amped up and was probably just trying to catch his balance at the top of an outrageous jump.
Then again, maybe he is just insane.
Either way, red card.
I’m waiting for ‘A’ to go on his usual racist diatribe.
How does he get the benefit of the doubt? He actually made a complete kicking motion into his face while looking at him.
Peralta with another great chance; 2-2 in stoppage time. The game is going to OT.
Even if you give Soare the benefit of the doubt (I do) and say it wasn’t an intentional kick, it was so reckless that it doesn’t matter if it’s intentional. Should have been sent off.
How do Senegal continue to not have players ejected for assaults. He just karate kicked a Mexican player in the face.
Soare just De Jong’d him
Souare, who has delivered the two assists for Senegal, delivers a cleat to the face of a Mexican player; he got a yellow; I think he is lucky because it looked intentional.
Wow where is the red card?!?!?!? A Senegalese player just intentionally karate kicked a Mexican player in the head and wasn’t ejected. That’s freaking ridiculous.
WTF IS THAT
In this U23 tourney, I think it is tough to assess which teams are really ‘top’ until the games are played. While I agree Brazil was a favorite coming in, so was Spain. Japan probably should have a been pre-tourney favorite but if Mexico does get through this game, I think Japan will handle them. Cheers,
Wow, should have been a red to Soare for a cleat to the face. Totally deliberate.
Pretty lucky draw for Mexico. If they progress to the final and face Brazil, they will have not played at top team until the final.
It’a GolTV -it’s crap!
And now Senegal is on a mission to crush Mexico’s little hopes and dreams.
I’ve never seen a more dominant effort. She dropped one set. ONE set!
Holy crap, am I happy to be wrong. What a game. Soare is the man of the match for Senegal at this point. He is just wearing out the Mexican right side.
Awesome comeback by Senegal!
WOW. Tied. Amazing
Tied up; great header on corner.
fun game. Gorgeous cross
Wow, this announcer has decided that Kanote wasn’t trying. Instead, how about that Mexico made adjustments and took him out of the game? I really hate announcers.
Edit: Konate
Senagal back in it with header on great cross. 2-1.
The Cruz Azul winger makes it 2-0 by finish loose ball in the box.
bah, horrible mistake and the game is pretty much done. bummer.
Other than watching Japan’s awesome play this tournament, this is the best game I’ve seen. As a US fan, I hate the fact that Mexico finally looks to have found a potential world class keeper. But this is a hell of a lot of fun to watch.
Sweet save by the Senegal keeper. Mexico with a beautiful piece of combo work to make the chance.
Yeah, she was in full blown, beast mode Truly impressive again.
Also, while I have never been a fan of amateur boxing, I will say that Teddy Atlas is the greatest analyst ever. He actually can make the amateur fight game a bit interesting. He actually teaches the viewer about boxing while being entertaining. And he is a sweetheart of a guy too. He actually cares about boxers and people. [commentary over]
Urgh, the announcer for the Chelsea-Brighton match just needs to stop talking. Terrible. Brighton looking decent in the the middle third in possession, but so far lacking in any sort of finishing touch.
Peralta should have made it to 2-0; he got perfect service in front of the goal.
O/T (though still Olympics)… Serena Williams is bossing Sharapova on her way (likely) to the Gold. After this match, onto Soccer.
Although the Senegal players dive as bad as the Mexican players. Ugh.
Olympics is where it’s at. GolTV will likely botch the Chelsea broadcast.
Both teams are strong. Corona has made a couple outstanding saves to keep Mexico in the lead.
I’ve got to say, I’m impressed by Senegal so far. They move the ball well, and are not at all afraid of Mexico.
Watching Olympics all day today. Mexico just scored great header goal off of free kick. 10th minute