Spirit in Paris: Leicy Santos scores for Colombia, Trinity Rodman assists for USWNT
All three national teams with Spirit players on their rosters won today at the Paris Olympics. Colombia, the United States, and Canada will look to take today’s momentum into their final group stage matches on Wednesday, July 31 and secure a spot in the quarterfinals. Colombia – 2, New Zealand – 0 In Colombia’s […]
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All three national teams with Spirit players on their rosters won today at the Paris Olympics. Colombia, the United States, and Canada will look to take today’s momentum into their final group stage matches on Wednesday, July 31 and secure a spot in the quarterfinals.
Colombia – 2, New Zealand – 0
In Colombia’s first ever Olympic win, Leicy Santos scored her first goal of the Games in the 71th minute.
Catalina Usme’s dummy before that Leicy Santos finish. Pure class from Las Cafeteras to extend their lead 2-0
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— The Women’s Game (@WomensGameMIB) July 28, 2024
Las Cafeteras will face Canada at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31.
USA – 4, Germany – 1
The USWNT continued to roll with a dominating victory over 2016 gold medalist Germany. Trinity Rodman notched an assist in the first half, and Casey Krueger earned a cap when she came onto the pitch in the 91st minute.
¿QUIÉN MÁS? ¡SOPHIA SMITH!
Gran jugada de parte de Estados Unidos y ya cayó el primero del partido
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— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) July 28, 2024
Spirit rookie Croix Bethune was added to the 18-player roster to replace Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego Wave) but did not appear in the match. The USWNT will take on Australia in their final group stage match at 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 31. Join us at Bluejacket for the Spirit’s Official Watch Party.
Canada – 2, France – 1
In dramatic fashion, Gabby Carle and Canada earned their second come-from-behind victory of the tournament. After tying the match in the 58th minute, Canada was able to secure the win with a 90+12′ stoppage time goal from Vanessa Gilles.
Canada will face Colombia at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31 in the final match of the group stage.
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