So that just happened.  The US failed to qualify for the Olympics with a 3-3 draw to El Salvador tonight.  Here are the highlights.  Try to keep things relatively calm in the comments.

The U-23 MNT prepares for its all-important game with El Salvador in the second episode of Behind the Crest from Nashville, Tenn. After a bright start against Cuba in the first game of CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying, the team reacts to an injury to forward Juan Agudelo and a loss against Canada. With everything to play for in the final group game, the USA moves forward knowing they need to beat El Salvador to keep their Olympic dreams alive.

Freddy Adu is a guest on Studio 90 Extra Time in Nashville. The U-23 MNT captain talks about bouncing back from the loss to Canada, Monday’s group stage finale against El Salvador, and having his mom in town for the tournament.

So that didn’t go as planned.  Canada walks away the 2-0 winners and are in the lead of the group, while the US needs to win against El Salvador on Monday to advance to the semifinals (and likely face Mexico).

U-23 MNT head coach Caleb Porter and players react to USA’s 6-0 victory over Cuba in their first game of the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

ussoccer.com’s Behind the Crest resumes in Nashville where the U-23 Men’s National Team beings its quest to make the Olympics in London. The first game of qualifying is against Cuba on March 22, and in this episode the USA puts the finishing touches on the five month process of preparing for the tournament.

Tijuana’s Joe Corona had a hat trick as the Young Yanks blitzed Cuba, 6-0.

The U-23s will face Canada on Saturday. The Canadians drew El Salvador, 0-0, in their opening match (highlights of that match here if you don’t like goals).

The U.S. MNT is opens CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying against Cuba on March 22. Head coach Caleb Porter and forwards Freddy Adu and Brek Shea preview the game at LP Field in Nashville, Tenn.

Perry Kitchen is a guest on Studio 90 Extra Time in Nashville. The U-23 MNT defender talks about the team’s preparations for Cuba, the rigors of a qualifying tournament and whether or not he’s secretly a Navy Seal.

Studio 90 talks to U-23 MNT head coach Caleb Porter about naming the 20-man roster for CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying and goalkeeper Bill Hamid looks forward to the first game against Cuba. Freddy Adu visits U.S. Soccer Official Bar 12South Taproom to meet fans and answer questions ahead of the tournament.

The only change from the originally announced preliminary roster is Sheanon Williams of Philadelphia Union replacing Josh Gatt, who was recalled by Molde.

GOALKEEPERS (2): Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire)
DEFENDERS (6): Perry Kitchen (D.C. United), Ike Opara (San Jose Earthquakes), Kofi Sarkodie (Houston Dynamo), Zarek Valentin (Montreal Impact), Jorge Villafaña (Chivas USA), Sheanon Williams (Philadelphia Union)
MIDFIELDERS (6): Fred Adu [captain] (Philadelphia Union), Joe Corona (Tijuana), Mix Diskerud (Gent), Jared Jeffrey (Mainz), Amobi Okugo (Philadelphia Union), Michael Stephens (Los Angeles Galaxy)
FORWARDS (6): Juan Agudelo (New York Red Bulls), Terrence Boyd (Borussia Dortmund), Teal Bunbury (Sporting Kansas City), Joe Gyau (Hoffenheim), Brek Shea (FC Dallas), Tony Taylor (Estoril Praia)