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The U.S. women’s national soccer team was on a mission in Paris to make a comeback, and on Saturday in the Olympic gold medal match against Brazil, they succeeded.
National Women’s Soccer League star Mallory Swanson broke through more than 60 minutes of scoreless action to put the Americans on the board with 1-0 lead, overshadowing Brazil’s dominant play in the first half of their contest.
Team USA players celebrate the opening goal scored by Mallory Swanson in the women's gold medal match against Brazil during the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Parc des Princes in Paris on August 10, 2024. (ONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)
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The goal quickly changed the momentum for the American squad. The U.S. improved its possession, giving way to more opportunities from Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman. Team USA’s defense did their part to shut down a frustrated Brazil.
Brazil's best chance came early in the first half when two-time Olympian Ludmila found the back of the net, but the goal was quickly waved off after an offsides call.
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Mallory Swanson of the United States celebrates scoring a goal against Brazil in the second half of the women's gold medal match on August 10, 2024. (Brad Smith/ISI/Getty Images)
"We've grown so much," Swanson, who was making her 100th national team appearance, said. "And that's really cool to me seeing that. We've grown on and off the field. And you keep probably hearing it — we're playing with joy. We're having so much fun and I'm just so happy."
Saturday’s loss at the 2024 Paris Olympics marks the third time that Brazil has lost a gold medal match to the U.S. Brazil has never won Olympic gold in women’s soccer.
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By contrast, the USWNT has extended the Olympic record with their fifth gold medal title. It marks their first since the 2012 Olympic Games in London. They won their first gold in the sports debut at the 1996 Games in Atlanta, and again in 2004 and 2008.
The USWNT's undefeated run in Paris was orchestrated by new coach Emma Hayes, who was hired in May but only joined the team in May.
USA manager Emma Hayes with her players following victory over Brazil in the Women's Gold Medal Match. (Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)
"I’m very emotional. It’s been a dream of mine to be in this position," Hayes said. "I have to thank my dad because he’s the one who pushed me to this point to be able to come and coach an unbelievable group of players that have received me so well and taken on board everything I have asked. They are tremendous people and players and role models. Yeah, I love them."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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