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Medford’s Paxten Aaronson is excited to play in the Olympics, the biggest stage of his soccer career

"We do believe that we can compete against every country," Aaronson said of a U.S. team that will face host France in its opening game, and could face mighty Argentina in the quarterfinals.

Paxten Aaronson (left) is one of three players with Philadelphia ties on the U.S. Olympic men's soccer team.
Paxten Aaronson (left) is one of three players with Philadelphia ties on the U.S. Olympic men's soccer team.Read moreCharlie Riedel / AP