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| Nickname(s) | Team USA[1] The Stars and Stripes[2] The Yanks | ||
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| Association | United States Soccer Federation | ||
| Confederation | CONCACAF | ||
| Head coach | Marko Mitrović | ||
| Captain | Tanner Tessmann | ||
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| First international | |||
 United States 1–2 Italy  (Barcelona, Spain; July 24, 1992) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
United States 6–0 Cuba  (Nashville, United States; March 22, 2012) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
 Mexico 4–0 United States (Guadalajara, Mexico; February 10, 2004)
Records for competitive matches only
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| Olympics | |||
| Appearances | 4 (first in 1992) | ||
| Best result | Fourth place (2000) | ||
| Pan American Games | |||
| Appearances | 1 (first in 1999) | ||
| Best result |  Bronze (1999) | ||
Medal record | |||
The United States U-23 men's national soccer team, also known as the United States men's Olympic soccer team, is a youth soccer team operated under the auspices of U.S. Soccer. Its primary role is qualification into and competition at the quadrennial Olympic Football Tournament, the next of which is to be held during the 2024 Summer OlympicsinParis, France. The team's most recent major tournament was the 2020 edition at the Tokyo Olympics, in which the United States team did not qualify. Their most recent qualification was the tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where the team was eliminated in the group stage.
In accordance with FIFA regulations, the roster can be augmented with three "overage" players during Olympic competition.
Men's Olympic soccer became an under-23 competition for the 1992 Summer OlympicsinBarcelona, Spain. In the group stage, the Americans defeated Kuwait but lost to Italy and only managed a draw with Poland. As a result, they were eliminated in the first round. Several U.S. players on the roster, however, would go on to have a major influence with the United States men's national soccer team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which the United States would host.
The 1996 Summer OlympicsinAtlanta, Georgia would be the first time that teams could add overage players to their rosters. Being the host nation and with Major League Soccer in the middle of its inaugural season, the USSF tapped then-D.C. United head coach Bruce Arena to manage the Olympic team. They would fall short again, however, as a loss to eventual-silver medalists Argentina offset a win against Tunisia and a draw with Portugal.
The 2000 Summer OlympicsinSydney, Australia marked a significant turnaround in the fortunes of the team. This time, the United States, led by head coach Clive Charles, won their group on goal difference on the strength of draws with the Czech Republic and eventual-gold medalists Cameroon and a win over Kuwait. A tense quarterfinal match against Japan ended in a penalty shoot-out which the United States won. Losses to Spain in the semifinals and Chile in the bronze medal match left the Americans short of medal dreams, but the fourth-place finish in a sixteen-team tournament was the program's greatest youth team.
The team did not compete at the 2004 Summer OlympicsinAthens, Greece; the United States, led by head coach Glenn Myernick, failed to qualify after a defeat to Mexico in the semifinals of the 2004 CONCACAF Men's Pre-Olympic Tournament.
In late 2006, former Chivas USA head coach Bob Bradley was given the reins to both the senior national team and under-23 national team. His tenure would be brief as his elevation to full-time head coach of the senior team would result in him handing control of the under-23 team to his assistant head coach, Piotr Nowak. Under Nowak, the United States qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics after a 3–0 win over Canada in the 2008 CONCACAF Men's Pre-Olympic Tournament, thanks to goals by Freddy Adu and Sacha Kljestan. The Olympics began promisingly; the Americans defeated Japan and led Holland late. However, a stoppage time goal equalized for the Dutch, and the Americans followed up with a loss to Nigeria.
Under the leadership of new coach Caleb Porter in the 2012 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, the Americans defeated Cuba but were then beaten by Canada and surrendered a late lead against El Salvador, causing them to miss the Olympics for the second time in three tournaments.
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Win Draw Loss Fixture
v Mexico
| October 11 Friendly | United States | 2–1 | Mexico | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 10:00 ET |
 90' |
Report |
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Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
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Japan
| October 17 Friendly | United States | 4–1 | Japan | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 10:30 ET |
45' 57' 73' |
Report |
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Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
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Iraq
| November 18 Friendly | United States | 1–1 | Iraq | San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain |
| 11:00 ET |
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Report |
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Stadium: Pinatar Arena |
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Morocco
| November 21 Friendly | United States | 0–1 | Morocco | San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain |
| 9:00 ET | Report | Stadium: Pinatar Arena |
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Guinea
| March 22 Friendly | United States | 3–0 | Guinea | Olot, Spain |
| 12:00 p.m. ET |
45+1' 51' |
Report | Stadium: Nou Estadi Municipal Attendance: 60 Referee: Jan Cobos Pujol (Spain) |
v United States
| March 25 Friendly | France | 2–2 | United States | Montbéliard, France |
| 3:00 ET |
79' |
Report |
89' |
Stadium: Stade Auguste-Bonal |
v Japan
| June 11 Friendly | United States | 0–2 | Japan | Kansas City, Kansas |
| 8:00 ET | Report |
69' |
Stadium: Children's Mercy Park Referee: Jon Freemon (United States) |
v United States
| July 13 Friendly | Paraguay | v | United States | Bordeaux, France |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Stade de Bordeaux |
v United States
| July 18 Friendly | Spain | v | United States | Bordeaux, France |
| Stadium: Stade de Bordeaux |
v United States
| July 24 Olympics GS | France | v | United States | Marseille, France |
| 3:00 ET | Report | Stadium: Stade de Marseille |
v United States
| July 27 Olympics GS | New Zealand | v | United States | Marseille, France |
| 1:00 ET | Report | Stadium: Stade de Marseille |
v Guinea
| July 30 Olympics GS | United States | v | Guinea | Saint-Étienne, France |
| 1:00 ET | Report | Stadium: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard |
The following 18 players were named for the 2024 Olympics.[4]
Caps and goals are updated as of June 11, 2024, after the match against Japan.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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| 1 | 1GK | Patrick Schulte | (2001-03-13) March 13, 2001 (age 23) | 3 | 0 | Columbus Crew
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| 12 | 1GK | Gabriel Slonina | (2004-04-15) April 15, 2004 (age 20) | 0 | 0 |  Chelsea
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| 2 | 2DF | Nathan Harriel | (2001-04-23) April 23, 2001 (age 23) | 7 | 1 | Philadelphia Union
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| 3 | 2DF | Walker Zimmerman | (1993-05-19) May 19, 1993 (age 31) | 4 | 0 | Nashville SC
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| 21 | 2DF | John Tolkin | (2002-07-31) July 31, 2002 (age 21) | 7 | 0 | New York Red Bulls
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| 22 | 2DF | Caleb Wiley | (2004-12-22) December 22, 2004 (age 19) | 5 | 0 | Atlanta United FC
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| 2DF | Maximilian Dietz | (2002-02-09) February 9, 2002 (age 22) | 6 | 0 |  Greuther Fürth
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| 2DF | Miles Robinson | (1997-03-14) March 14, 1997 (age 27) | 3 | 1 | FC Cincinnati
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| 6 | 3MF | Gianluca Busio | (2002-05-28) May 28, 2002 (age 22) | 6 | 1 | Venezia
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| 8 | 3MF | Tanner Tessmann | (2001-09-24) September 24, 2001 (age 22) | 10 | 0 | Venezia
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| 14 | 3MF | Jack McGlynn | (2003-07-07) July 7, 2003 (age 21) | 7 | 0 | Philadelphia Union
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| 15 | 3MF | Benjamin Cremaschi | (2005-03-02) March 2, 2005 (age 19) | 5 | 1 | Inter Miami CF
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| 3MF | Djordje Mihailovic | (1998-11-10) November 10, 1998 (age 25) | 9 | 1 | Colorado Rapids
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| 7 | 4FW | Kevin Paredes | (2003-05-07) May 7, 2003 (age 21) | 2 | 0 | VfL Wolfsburg
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| 10 | 4FW | Taylor Booth | (2001-05-31) May 31, 2001 (age 23) | 4 | 0 |  Utrecht
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| 11 | 4FW | Paxten Aaronson | (2003-08-26) August 26, 2003 (age 20) | 5 | 1 | Utrecht
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| 13 | 4FW | Duncan McGuire | (2001-02-05) February 5, 2001 (age 23) | 5 | 1 | Orlando City SC
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| 18 | 4FW | Griffin Yow | (2002-09-25) September 25, 2002 (age 21) | 3 | 1 |  Westerlo
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| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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| 1GK | John Pulskamp | (2001-04-19) April 19, 2001 (age 23) | 3 | 0 | Sporting Kansas City
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| 3MF | Jake Davis | (2002-01-03) January 3, 2002 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | Seattle Sounders FC
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| 3MF | Josh Atencio | (2002-01-31) January 31, 2002 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | Seattle Sounders FC
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| 4FW | Johan Gomez | (2001-07-23) July 23, 2001 (age 22) | 7 | 2 | Eintracht Braunschweig
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The following players have been called up for the team within the last 12 months.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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| GK | Chris Brady | (2004-03-03) March 3, 2004 (age 20) | 3 | 0 | Chicago Fire
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March 2024 friendlies |
| DF | Jonathan Tomkinson | (2002-04-11) April 11, 2002 (age 22) | 7 | 0 | Bradford City
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June 2024 friendlies |
| DF | Bryan Reynolds | (2001-06-28) June 28, 2001 (age 23) | 7 | 0 | Westerlo
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June 2024 friendlies |
| DF | Jalen Neal | (2003-08-24) August 24, 2003 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | LA Galaxy
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June 2024 friendlies |
| DF | George Campbell | (2001-07-22) July 22, 2001 (age 22) | 3 | 0 |  CF Montréal
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March 2024 friendlies |
| DF | Brandan Craig | (2004-04-07) April 7, 2004 (age 20) | 2 | 0 | Philadelphia Union
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October 2023 friendlies |
| MF | Aidan Morris | (2001-11-16) November 16, 2001 (age 22) | 4 | 1 | Columbus Crew
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June 2024 friendlies |
| MF | Rokas Pukštas | (2004-08-25) August 25, 2004 (age 19) | 0 | 0 |  HNK Hajduk Split
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June 2024 friendlies |
| MF | Cole Bassett | (2001-07-28) July 28, 2001 (age 22) | 2 | 0 | Colorado Rapids
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June 2024 friendlies |
| MF | Daniel Edelman | (2003-04-28) April 28, 2003 (age 21) | 1 | 0 | New York Red Bulls
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March 2024 friendlies |
| MF | Obed Vargas | (2005-08-05) August 5, 2005 (age 18) | 2 | 1 | Seattle Sounders FC
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October 2023 friendlies |
| FW | Cade Cowell | (2003-10-14) October 14, 2003 (age 20) | 5 | 1 | Guadalajara
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June 2024 friendlies |
| FW | Damion Downs | (2004-07-06) July 6, 2004 (age 20) | 3 | 0 | Köln
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June 2024 friendlies |
| FW | Esmir Bajraktarevic | (2005-03-10) March 10, 2005 (age 19) | 6 | 1 | New England Revolution
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June 2024 friendlies |
| FW | Diego Luna | (2003-09-07) September 7, 2003 (age 20) | 1 | 0 | Real Salt Lake
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March 2024 friendlies |
| FW | Agustin Anello | (2002-04-22) April 22, 2002 (age 22) | 2 | 0 | Sparta Rotterdam
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November 2023 friendlies |
| FW | Bernard Kamungo | (2002-01-01) January 1, 2002 (age 22) | 4 | 0 | FC Dallas
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November 2023 friendlies |
| FW | Brian Gutiérrez | (2003-06-17) June 17, 2003 (age 21) | 2 | 0 | Chicago Fire
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October 2023 friendlies |
| FW | Indiana Vassilev | (2001-02-16) February 16, 2001 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | St. Louis City SC
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October 2023 friendlies |
Notes:
| Tournament | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 |
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| Kasey Keller (GK) | Alexi Lalas (DF) | did not select | |
| Brad Friedel (GK) | Jeff Agoos (DF) | Frankie Hejduk (MF) | |
| Brad Guzan (GK) | Michael Parkhurst (DF) | Brian McBride (FW) | |
| Walker Zimmerman (DF) | Miles Robinson (DF) | Djordje Mihailovic (MF) |
| Rank | Player | Year(s) | U-23 Goals |
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| 1 | Steve Snow | 1992 | 10 |
| 2 | Landon Donovan | 2000–2004 | 9 |
| 3 | Jordan Morris | 2014–2016 | 7 |
| 4 | Jerome Kiesewetter | 2011–2015 | 6 |
| Brent Goulet | 1988 | 6 | |
| 6 | Freddy Adu | 2008–2012 | 5 |
| 7 | Joe Corona | 2012 | 4 |
| Luis Gil | 2011–2016 | 4 | |
| Bobby Convey | 2004 | 4 | |
| Sacha Kljestan | 2007–2008 | 4 | |
| Alecko Eskandarian | 2002–2004 | 4 | |
| Chris Albright | 2000 | 4 | |
| Mike Seerey | 1972 | 4 | |
| Carl Gentile | 1964 | 4 |
| Summer Olympics record | Qualification record | Manager | ||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Result | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | Squad | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |||
| Through 1988 | See United States men's national soccer team | 1988 Pre-Olympic Tournament | Osiander | |||||||||||||||
| 1992 |
Group stage | 9th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | Squad | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 10 | |||
| 1996 |
Group stage | 10th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | Squad | Qualified as hosts | Arena | |||||||
 2000 |
Fourth place | 4th | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | Squad | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | Charles | ||
 2004 |
Did not qualify | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 7 | Myernick | ||||||||||
 2008 |
Group stage | 9th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | Squad | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Nowak | ||
 2012 |
Did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | Porter | ||||||||||
 2016
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5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 4 | Herzog | |||||||||||
| 2020
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4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | Kreis | |||||||||||
| 2024 |
Qualified | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 2 | Mitrović | ||||||||||
| 2028
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Qualified as hosts | TBD | ||||||||||||||||
| 2032
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| Total | — | — | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 24 | — | 39 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 103 | 34 | — | ||
| Summer Olympics history | |
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| First Match | Italy 2–1 United States (24 July 1992; Barcelona, Spain) |
| Biggest Win | United States 3–1  Kuwait (27 July 1992; Zaragoza, Spain) United States 2–0  Tunisia (22 July 1996; Birmingham, United States) United States 3–1 Kuwait (19 September 2000; Melbourne, Australia) |
| Biggest Defeat | Argentina  3–1 United States(20 July 1996; Birmingham, United States) Spain 3–1 United States (26 September 2000; Sydney, Australia) Chile  2–0 United States (29 September 2000; Sydney, Australia) |
| Best Result | Fourth placein2000 |
| Worst Result | Tenth placein1996 |
| Pan American Games record | Qualification Record | Manager | ||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Result | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | Squad | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | |||
| Through 1995 | See United States men's national under-20 soccer team | Qualified automatically | Liekoski | |||||||||||||||
| 1999 |
Bronze medal | 3rd | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | Squad | Charles | ||||||||
 2003 |
Did not enter | Did not enter | Myernick | |||||||||||||||
| 2007 |
See United States men's national under-18 soccer team | Qualified automatically | Bradley | |||||||||||||||
| 2011 |
Did not enter | Did not enter | Porter | |||||||||||||||
| 2015
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 2019
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| 2023 |
See United States men's national under-19 soccer team | 2022 U-20 Championship | Mitrović | |||||||||||||||
| 2027 |
To be determined | To be determined | TBD | |||||||||||||||
| Total | — | — | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Olympic Qualifying Championship results | Qualification | Manager | ||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Result | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |||
| Through 1988 | See United States men's national soccer team | See United States men's national soccer team | Osiander | |||||||||||||||
 1992 |
Champions | 1st | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 10 | Squad | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | |||
| 1996 |
Qualified as hosts | No qualification | Arena | |||||||||||||||
| 2000 |
Runners-up | 2nd | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | Squad | Qualified automatically | Charles | |||||||
| 2004 |
Fourth place | 4th | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 | Squad | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | Myernick | ||
| 2008 |
Runners-up | 2nd | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | Squad | Qualified automatically | Nowak | |||||||
| 2012 |
Group stage | 5th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | Squad | Porter | ||||||||
| 2015 |
Third place | 3rd | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 4 | Squad | Herzog | ||||||||
| 2020 |
Third place | 3rd | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | Squad | Kreis | ||||||||
| Total | — | — | 32 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 72 | 37 | — | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 2 | — | ||
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