U.S. Women's Soccer Beats Brazil For First Olympic Gold Medal In 12 Years
The U.S. women’s soccer team defeated Brazil 1-0 in the Paris Olympics final Saturday for its first Summer Games gold medal in 12 years.
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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Returns To Olympic Final For First Time Since 2012
LYON, France — Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the United States earned a spot in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday.
Gold Medal-Winning Coach Suspended From Paris Olympics For Drone-Spying Scandal
Canada women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman was suspended and removed from the team for the Paris Olympics in the wake of a drone-spying scandal Friday, and the head of Canada Soccer said he was investigating a potential “systemic ethical shortcoming.”
Fans Gush Over Mallory Swanson After U.S. Wins First Olympic Soccer Match
Mallory Swanson’s two quick goals led the U.S. women’s soccer team to an easy 3-0 victory over Zambia on Thursday in its first match at the Olympics.
Israel Is Booed Relentlessly During Olympic Soccer Match Against Mali
PARIS — Israel’s national anthem was loudly jeered before its soccer team kicked off play at the Paris Olympics against Mali on Wednesday night.
Soccer Fans Injured, Locked Out Of Copa America Final File Lawsuits Over Chaos
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The first lawsuits have been filed in connection with last weekend’s melees that broke out when fans without tickets forced their way into the Copa America soccer tournament final at Hard Rock Stadium, with one person citing serious injuries and some ticket holders saying they were denied entry.
'The Kid Did It': Cavan Sullivan Makes MLS History At 14
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Fourteen-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history on Wednesday night — and probably the youngest to play in any of the biggest professional sports leagues in the world.
Argentina Wins 2024 Copa America Title Over Colombia 1-0 After Messi Gets Hurt
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal.
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