There’s everything at stake for the soccer teams of the USA as they head into the 2024 Paris Olympics. On one hand, the USMNT is looking to make a statement that it can compete with elite teams, while the USWNT is aiming to regain its reputation as the best in the world. However, after the 2023 World Cup debacle, the Stars and Stripes women are expected to face a stiff challenge under new coach Emma Hayes. With 6 games to ace within a space of two weeks, it is going to be nothing short of daunting.

In addition, unlike other events, soccer will also involve traveling. So here are the details about the venues: the two units will play their games, along with the fixtures.

Diving deep into the soccer stadiums and fixtures for USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics

For the USWNT and the USMNT to secure a medal, each has to play 6 games, and the venues are subject to change according to where they finish on the table. Nevertheless, in the group stages, will play a guarantee of 3 matches each, which makes it a total of six fixtures in 3 locations. Both the men’s and women’s teams will play one of their games in different places during the group stages. However, they have one venue in common, Marseille, where they are expected to play two matches each completing a beautiful journey around these popular grounds.

1. Marseille Stadium –

The home to the 9-time French soccer champion, Olympique de Marseille, the stadium is located in one of the oldest cities in the country. Also known as Stade Vélodrome, it has a capacity of more than 67,000 making it the second latest arena in France and a spectacular place for the fans to cheer their favorite teams. Apart from hosting soccer games from the 1938 and 1998 Football World Cups, it is also been used for rock concerts by popular bands such as the AC/DC and the Roling Stones

Matches  scheduled at the venue:

USWNT:

July 28 – United States vs. Germany, 1500 hrs ET/ 1200 hrs PST.

July 31 – Australia vs. United States, 1300 hrs ET/ 1000 hrs PST.

USMNT’s First two games of the men’s team are scheduled here.

July 24th It will be France U23 vs. United States U23 starting at 1500 hrs ET/ 1200 hrs PST.

July 27th: New Zealand U23 will face United States U23, 1300 hrs ET/ 1000 hrs PST

,2. Stadium – Nice Stadium –

In the south of France, Nice is famous for its architecture and culture. The stadium for the Paris Olympics soccer matches is the home of OGC Nice, which won the French League four times. It is claimed to be built to be environmentally friendly, with a roof having solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system that is also arranged to promote sustainability. It is also located near the south coast of France, giving an aesthetic vibe to the fans. With a capacity of 36,178, it has earlier hosted major soccer tournament matches like the Men’s Euro 2016.

Matches scheduled at the venue:

USWNT: Their opening game will be played here.

July 25th: The United States will take on Zambia, 1500 hrs ET/ 1200 hrs PST.

USMNT: None

3. Saint-Etienne Stadium

Apart from design and silk ribbons, Saint-Etienne has a huge passion for soccer. The stadium for French giants AS Saint-Etienne was built in 1931 and also hosted many games of the famous 1998 Men’s World Cup, which France won due to Zinedine Zidane’s brilliance. Also named Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, it has an approximate capacity of 41,965.

Matches  scheduled at the venue:

USWNT: They will have nothing at Saint-Etienne.

USMNT:

July 30th: United States Under 23 vs. Guinea Under 23, commencing at 1300 hrs ET/ 1000 hrs PST.