Sports world reacts to the USWNT gold medal win over Brazil - ESPN
After 12 years, the U.S. women's national team is back on top at the Olympics.
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Olympics: USWNT edges Brazil to win 5th gold, 1st since 2012 - ESPN
PARIS — The U.S.women's national team won the Olympic gold medal on Saturday, beating Brazil 1-0 in a game that required a stout defensive stand in the first half followed by a precise and calculated surge in the second to deny Brazil and its legendary captain Marta.
Emma Hayes admits Chelsea WSL title to Olympic final has been a ‘whirlwind’
Emma Hayes has described her journey from guiding Chelsea to the Women’s Super League title in May to standing on the brink of Olympic glory with the United States less than three months later as a “whirlwind”.
United States get their kicks from karaoke and Taylor Swift moves
PARIS : Enjoyment on and off the field has been key to the United States' run to the women's Olympic football final and singing karaoke has helped them unwind in the midst of a hectic schedule, said coach Emma Hayes and captain Lindsey Horan.
USA Go For Gold Against Marta's Brazil In Olympic Women's Football Final
A resurgent United States under new coach Emma Hayes are hoping to establish themselves as the leading force in women's international football once again by claiming the gold medal in Saturday's Olympic final against Brazil and their legendary skipper Marta. The USA came into the Olympics with a rejuvenated squad and a point to prove after a poor showing at last year's World Cup, when they were eliminated in the last 16. They also performed below par at each of the last two Olympics, finishing out of the medals at Rio 2016 before taking bronze three years ago in Tokyo.
USWNT's Hayes calls Girma best defender I've ever seen - ESPN
LYON, France — The forwards on the United States women's national team have gotten much of the attention during the run to the Olympic gold medal game, but Naomi Girma — the ever-present force in the heart of the team's defense — might be the team's most important player.
US, Germany, Spain and Brazil battle for place in women's football final
PARIS : Four-times women's Olympic football gold medallists the United States take on 2016 champions Germany on Tuesday for a place in the final, while world champions Spain meet Brazil, who are coming off a win over hosts France.
US reach the semi-finals after 1-0 win over Japan in extra time
PARIS : Four-time gold medallists United States reached the semi-finals of the Olympic women's football with a 1-0 win over Japan courtesy of a Trinity Rodman strike in extra time in Paris on Saturday.