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Colombia name 25-man roster for Olympic playoff vs. USA U-23's

The Colombian under-23 national team has it's squad ready for the all-important Olympic playoff vs the United States on March 25 and 29. Their head coach, Carlos Restrepo, has finalized his 25-man roster for the crucial two-game set today.

Most of the players called into the squad play their club soccer in the Colombian domestic league, however a few ply their trade in Europe. Midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero is the most decorated of the group playing his club soccer in Ligue 1 with Rennes.

Despite having such an impressive senior national team, Colombia haven't qualified for the Olympics since 1992.