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USWNT could have easier quarterfinal opponent if they finish second in Olympic group

The United States women’s national team are off to a flying start in the Olympics with a 3-0 victory against Zambia followed by a 4-1 masterclass vs. Germany. The USWNT have already secured a place in the quarterfinals.

As crazy as it sounds, some fans will be hoping they lose their final group stage game to finish second in the group.

Who would ever want that?? We’ll explain.

With only 12 teams competing in the women’s soccer tournament the format is a little odd with the top two teams advancing out of groups along with two third-place teams.

USMNT’s Tyler Adams reacts to Canada drone scandal: 'I know for a fact every team does it'

Tyler Adams was not surprised over Canada’s drone spying scandal, saying that every team partakes in some sort of spying on their opponents. Well, maybe not with drones.

Tyler Adams reaction to Canada drone scandal — "Every team does it."

U.S. men’s national team and AFC Bournemouth player Adams had an interesting reaction to Canada’s men’s and women’s national teams being found guilty of spying on opponents with the use of drones in multiple international tournaments in the past years.

USWNT fly in Marseille and defeat Germany to claim first place in Group B

The U.S. women’s national team recorded their second victory of the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating European powerhouse Germany in the second match day of Group B on Sunday.

After an opening 3-0 win against Zambia last Thursday, the USWNT made it clear that they want no issues when it comes down to qualifying to the next round, with the American attacking trio of Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson and Sophia Smith all having goal contributions once again.

Watch: USWNT’s Midge Purce tells Canada to ‘call Bill Belichick’ amid drone spying scandal

United States women’s national team forward Midge Purce humorously weighed in on Canada Soccer’s drone scandal joking that they needed to “cheat better.”

Canada’s soccer programs are in hot water after the women’s team were discovered spying on New Zealand’s private practices at the Paris Olympics. It’s now been reported that both the men’s and women’s have a history of using drones to spy on opponents.

Tim Howard says Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes changed his opinion on Korbin Albert LGTBQ+ controversy

U.S. men’s national team legend Tim Howard has shared his take on the controversy surrounding U.S. women’s national team player Korbin Albert and her selection for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The USWNT are ready to take on the Summer Games with new manager Emma Hayes in what will undoubtedly be a redemption tournament following the United States early exit in the 2023 World Cup. The U.S. are expected to bring back the gold.

Watch: Mallory Swanson scores two goals in 66 seconds as USWNT defeat Zambia 3-0 in Olympic opener

Two Mallory Swanson goals vs Zambia in the 24th and 25th minute put the United States women’s national team out of reach as they cruised to a 3-0 victory in their opening game of the 2024 Olympics. 

The USWNT’s first group stage game was played in Nice, France.

The USA came out swinging to begin their quest for gold, peppering Zambia’s goal with shots. Swanson and Trinity Rodman both rocked the crossbar with efforts early in the first half.

Here are the best soccer players competing for Team USA in the Paris Olympics (men & women)

For the first time since 2008 the United States will have both the men’s and women’s soccer teams competing in the Olympics. If you’re new to watching, then here are the five best USA soccer players at Olympics in Paris this summer.

This article will provide the top five players for both the men and the women.

Let’s start with the women who will be seeking their fifth gold medal and their first since the 2012 Olympics.

Five best USA soccer players at Olympics (women)

1. Naomi Girma

Emma Hayes admits the world has caught up to USWNT ahead of 2024 Olympics

United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes says that assuming the USA will reach the final or semifinals of the Olympics is “disrespectful” to the rest of the world.

Hayes spoke with the media on Tuesday ahead of the USWNT’s Olympic campaign and warned that the rest of the world has caught up to the U.S. in women’s soccer.

“Too often we keep talking about what we’re going to do in Paris, or what happens when you get to the semis or the finals,” Hayes said. “I think it’s disrespectful to the rest of the world to talk like that.”

Alex Morgan appears unbothered by Olympic snub on Italy summer vacation with Kelley O’Hara

Plenty of United States women’s national team talk this summer has been around Alex Morgan being left off the Olympic roster. As for Morgan? She’s enjoying the Italian water and sunshine on vacation.

She and former USWNT teammate Kelley O’Hara experienced a double-date getaway to the Mediterranean this July. The two are living their best lives enjoying food and drinks while jumping off boats into the sea.

Watch: Korbin Albert still receives hefty number of boos during latest USWNT friendlies

Korbin Albert was given an unexpected start for Tuesday’s United States women’s national team Olympic send-off game vs. Costa Rica. Rose Lavelle was a late scratch due to muscle tightness and head coach Emma Hayes put Albert in the starting XI.

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