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National Women’s Soccer League looks to capitalize on US team's Olympic success
The National Women's Soccer League has traditionally experienced increased interest following a successful U.S. run in a major international tournament. NWSL teams are poised to capitalize again as the regular season resumes this weekend in the wake of the reinvigorated U.S. team's...
USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women's soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final
PARIS (AP) — At just the right moment, Mallory Swanson yelled at teammate Sophia Smith not to go near the ball as it came through. Swanson knew Smith was offside. But Swanson wasn't. “I was like, `Don't touch it! Leave it, leave it leave it!'” Swanson said....
Brazil great Marta misses out on Olympic gold again as the US stops her once more
PARIS (AP) — Marta fought back tears as she exited the Olympic stage one last time. After 185 appearances for Brazil, including six World Cups and six Olympics, one of the sport's greats had one more shot at a major international title on Saturday. Olympic gold...
Olympics soccer latest: American women eye fifth gold medal, Brazil's Marta wants her first
PARIS (AP) — The United States will play Brazil in the gold-medal match of the women’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. The Americans are seeking a fifth Olympic gold medal, though they haven't won a gold since 2012 in London. The U.S. was knocked out in the...
Brazil sets up Olympic final against the US with a 4-2 win over Spain
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Brazil will meet the United States in the final of the Olympic women’s soccer tournament after beating world champion Spain 4-2 on Tuesday. Gabi Portilho, Adriana and Kerolin struck in a thrilling semifinal at Stade de Marseille after an own-goal from...
Canada women's soccer team perseveres despite turbulence at the Olympics. Quarterfinals are next
PARIS (AP) — Even Canada’s players seemed surprised they reached the knockout round of the women’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics. After all, the defending champions were docked six points in the group stage after team staff were accused of using a drone to film an...
