Pure joy: United States’ players celebrating after Sophia Smith scored the opening goal against Germany during the semi-final match. — AP
A RESURGENT United States under new coach Emma Hayes are hoping to establish themselves as the leading force in women’s international football once again by claiming the gold medal in today’s Olympic final against Brazil and their legendary skipper Marta.
The US came into the Olympics with a rejuvenated squad and a point to prove after a poor showing at last year’s World Cup, when they were eliminated in the last 16.
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