The U.S. men's soccer team has clinched its spot in the Olympics for the first time since 2008, marking a notable comeback after missing out on the 2012, 2016, and 2020 editions. Revealed Monday morning on NBC’s "TODAY" show, the team's roster features a mix of emerging stars eager to leave their mark on the global stage in Paris this summer.

Under the guidance of head coach Marko Mitrović, the squad includes promising talents poised to demonstrate their abilities against formidable competition. Their inaugural challenge awaits against host nation France on July 24, setting the stage for an exhilarating start to their Olympic campaign just two days before the opening ceremony.

In their last Olympic outing in 2008, the U.S. men's team finished ninth in the tournament, with Argentina securing gold, Nigeria taking silver, and Brazil claiming bronze. Now, with a refreshed lineup and renewed determination, they aim to surpass their previous performance.

The roster showcases players representing various clubs across Europe and the U.S., highlighting the team's diverse talent pool and international experience. Here’s a breakdown of the squad:

Goalkeepers:

- Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew; St. Charles, Missouri)

- Gaga Slonina (Chelsea/England; Addison, Illinois)

Defenders:

- Maximilian Dietz (Greuther Fürth/Germany; Frankfurt, Germany)

- Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union; Oldsmar, Florida)

- Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati; Arlington, Massachusetts)

- John Tolkin (New York Red Bulls; Chatham, New Jersey)

- Caleb Wiley (Atlanta United FC; Atlanta)

- Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC; Lawrenceville, Georgia)

Midfielders:

- Gianluca Busio (Venezia/Italy; Greensboro, North Carolina)

- Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF; Key Biscayne, Florida)

- Jack McGlynn (Philadelphia Union; Queens, New York)

- Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids; Jacksonville, Florida)

- Tanner Tessmann (Venezia/Italy; Birmingham, Alabama)

Forwards:

- Paxten Aaronson (FC Utrecht/Netherlands; Medford, New Jersey)

- Taylor Booth (FC Utrecht/Netherlands; Eden, Utah)

- Duncan McGuire (Orlando City SC; Omaha, Nebraska)

- Kevin Paredes (Wolfsburg/Germany; South Riding, Virginia)

- Griffin Yow (KVC Westerlo/Belgium; Clifton, Virginia)

Alternates:

- Josh Atencio (Seattle Sounders FC; Bellevue, Washington)

- Jacob Davis (Sporting Kansas City; Rochester, Michigan)

- Johan Gomez (Eintracht Braunschweig/Germany; Keller, Texas)

- John Pulskamp (Sporting Kansas City; Bakersfield, California)

The team's composition reflects the dynamic nature of Olympic soccer, dominated by players under the age of 23 with the inclusion of three "over-age" players. For the U.S., these seasoned veterans include Walker Zimmerman (31), Miles Robinson (27), and Djordje Mihailovic (25), providing invaluable experience and leadership to the squad.

A player to watch is Tanner Tessmann, a 22-year-old midfielder who made waves in Italy’s Serie B and played a pivotal role in Venezia's promotion to Italy’s top-flight league. Alongside Gianluca Busio, his teammate both at club and international levels, Tessmann's technical prowess and midfield prowess are expected to be pivotal for Team USA.

With the countdown to the Paris Olympics underway, anticipation builds for this talented U.S. men's soccer team as they prepare to compete on one of the world's most prestigious sporting stages.