U.S. women's soccer Olympics

USWNT Crushes Zambia 3-0 at Paris Olympics Opener!

Team USA starts the 2024 Paris Olympics strong with a solid 3-0 win against Zambia. Catch the highlights and more! 🇺🇸⚽️

The U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) kicked off their campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a bang, securing a dominant 3-0 victory over Zambia. This marks the first tournament for the team under the leadership of their new head coach, Emma Hayes. The squad seemed rejuvenated and played with a sense of purpose that has been somewhat missing in past competitions. Importantly, this opening win sets a great tone for the rest of the group stage, providing a much-needed morale boost.

Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson were the stars of the show, with Swanson scoring twice and Rodman adding another. The Americans were relentless in the first half, putting all three goals on the board before halftime. This overwhelming performance was a stark contrast to their opening game in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where they suffered a humbling defeat. It seems that whatever Hayes is doing is working wonders for the team’s dynamics and performance.

This emphatic win is particularly significant as the team strives to reclaim their dominance in women's soccer. After a somewhat disappointing World Cup performance and a bronze medal finish at the Tokyo Olympics, there was a bit of skepticism surrounding the team's prospects. Emma Hayes' appointment as head coach appears to be a masterstroke, injecting new life and strategies into the team. The fanbase is hopeful, and the players surely look poised to live up to their high expectations.

The next few matches will be crucial, but if the USWNT continues to play with the same intensity and coordination, they are well on their way to adding a record fifth gold medal to their storied Olympic history. Fans can catch all the action live and stay updated with the latest news leading up to the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Did you know that Mallory Swanson now ranks among the top goal scorers in USWNT history with her recent brace? And speaking of scoring, Trinity Rodman's goal puts her on the fast track to becoming one of the team's most reliable forwards, especially under Hayes' offensive strategies. This duo could be the key to unlocking yet another golden chapter in the team’s already illustrious history.

Lastly, in an interesting twist, the team's previous head coach, Vlatko Andonovski, was replaced by his assistant Twila Kilgore as interim coach before Emma Hayes took over. This change seems to have been the needed catalyst for stirring exceptional performances on the pitch. Let's see how far this momentum can carry the USWNT!