How did USA do?
Not the best opening day for the USA. But since the opening ceremonies aren’t until Friday and this is pool play let’s just pretend that Saturday is the real first day of competition.
Men’s Rugby Sevens
The official Skies Out, Thighs Out team tied France 7-7 and then lost to Fiji 38-12 later in the day. They have to beat Uruguay tomorrow to have any chance of advancing. But apparently Fiji is as good at Rugby Sevens as Maui is at saying You’re Welcome unsolicited, so no real surprises today. I think the USA was just happy to be here but really planning for growth leading up to LA2028.
Fun fact, one of our best players, Perry Baker, once played for the Philadelphia Eagles!
Men’s Football
Not the Eagles kind of football, the Ted Lasso kind. But nothing good to report here either. We lost 0-3 to France. The host team usually has a little bit of a boost from the crowd and in this case, the smell of croissants and brie. But since this was the US men’s first Olympic match in 16 years we could have used a little bit more of a morale boost. But onward and upward to New Zealand on July 27!
Talk of the Town – Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan got their first ever Olympic goal in Men’s Football. But their fans were the talk of the town going wild and having a grand old time. Check out this dude’s square hat. Is that a future fashion trend? Only time will tell.
And just for fun…
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