New era, new head coach, but a familiar result for the US Women’s National Team.
The most decorated team in women’s soccer won a fifth Olympic gold medal at the Parc des Princes in Paris, defeating Brazil 1-0 in the final.
Mallory Swanson’s second-half goal gave the US the hard-earned victory on Saturday, capping off a dream start to head coach Emma Hayes’ managerial tenure.
After a challenging first 45 minutes, the US was much improved in the second half and took the lead when Korbin Albert’s superb through-ball found Swanson in space behind the Brazilian defense.
And on her 100th game for the US, the 26-year-old forward calmly placed her shot past goalkeeper Lorena. A check for offside soon after revealed that Swanson had timed her run to perfection.
