PARIS — After a strong finish to the group stage raised dreams of a surprising run for the United States men’s Olympic soccer team, the Americans saw their hopes erased on Friday — in comprehensive fashion — after a 4-0 defeat to Morocco at the Parc des Princes.
Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi, playing in his club’s home stadium, offered a suitable exclamation point for Morocco with a sharp finish after a blazing run on 70 minutes, but the U.S. felt all but gone even earlier.
