The United States has been carried to the Olympic women’s soccer final by its new-look attack. With Megan Rapinoe having retired and Alex Morgan being left out of the squad by new coach Emma Hayes, the trio of Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson has stepped up in spectacular fashion.

Here’s a look at the three players whose goals have been decisive in taking the four-time gold medallists through to a showdown on Saturday in Paris against Brazil:

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