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Hayes ‘repays’ USA by bringing back joy … and Olympic soccer gold

by Simon EvansAugust 11, 2024August 11, 2024

It is a fifth gold for the USA but one that many had doubted they were capable of winning after their early exit from last year’s women’s World Cup.

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How USWNT took gold? Lots of right roster moves but, yes, an air of inevitability.

by Paul KennedyAugust 11, 2024August 12, 2024

The USWNT has won four World Cups). The five times it didn’t win the World Cup it followed up by winning Olympic gold the next year each time.

Game Report

USA-Brazil Women’s Olympic Player Ratings

by Theodore Lloyd-HughesAugust 10, 2024August 10, 2024

The USA shoutout all three of its knockout stage foes at the en route to the gold medal podium.

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Mallory Swanson strike hands USA gold medal with win over Brazil

by Andy ScottAugust 10, 2024August 10, 2024

Brazil fought hard on a hot afternoon at the Parc des Princes, but the USA struck just before the hour mark.

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Olympics: Spain beats France in classic final to win men’s gold

by Andy ScottAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Sergio Camello struck twice in overtime to settle a remarkable final as Spain beat France 5-3

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‘Triple Espresso’: Attacking stars carry USWNT to Olympic final

by Andy ScottAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024

The trio of Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson has stepped up in spectacular fashion.

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Germany-Spain: Last-gasp penalty save secures Germans Olympic women’s bronze

by Andy ScottAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Germany beat Spain 1-0 on Friday to take bronze.

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Friday AM: Women’s gold-medal game: View from Brazil. USMNT coaching search: Southampton connection.

by Soccer AmericaAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Good morning! How has your Olympic experience been? SA’s Germany-based Ian Plenderleith has enjoyed his stay in France, attending seven consecutive matches that ended in a three-goal margin of victory (four 3-0 games, three 4-1 games). The most special game, he writes, was the first half of the USA’s group game with Germany (3-1 at […]