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Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 132 days agoTelemundo sets record Olympic viewership with women's soccer
Telemundo just wrapped up the most complete Spanish-language presentation of the Paris Olympics in American TV history. The network, under the NBCUniversal umbrella, employed over 40 hosts, commentators, and reporters to provide extensive coverage of the games. In a new press release, Telemundo claims to have averaged 289,000 total viewers across their Spanish-language platforms. This […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 134 days agoUSA draws stunning viewership for Olympics Gold Medal Final
Saturday's Gold Medal triumph for the USA Women's National Team was a hit for viewership on NBC. With Mallory Swanson scoring the game-winning goal just before the hour mark against Brazil, American supporters watched the USWNT claim their first Gold Medal since the 2012 London Games. Still, the audience for that game may have surprised […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 136 days agoSwanson's solo goal propels USWNT to Olympic gold medal
The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) won the Olympic gold medal on Saturday, beating Brazil. The South Americans initially came out of the gate on top, collecting the majority of possession and having the better chances. The first half was undoubtedly the USWNT's toughest test of the entire tournament. Nevertheless, the Americans eventually settled into the […]
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/ 140 days agoWho needs subs? Emma Hayes outsmarts critics with USA win
The US Women's National Team (USWNT) defeated Germany on Tuesday to qualify for the Women's Olympic Soccer gold medal game. Although we could talk endlessly about the USA's front three and how they saved the day with their dynamism and their fluidity in transition, USWNT Head Coach Emma Hayes had the biggest impact on the […]
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/ 141 days agoWith Olympics win, Spain is dominating world's game
Spain reached the finals of the Olympics on Monday after a comeback 2-1 win over Morocco. While an impressive result on a one-game basis, at what point do we finally recognize that Spain is onto something incredible? Both Olympic teams are on the verge of a gold medal, just weeks after the men's senior side […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 141 days agoUSA vs Germany preview: American women two wins away from gold
The US Women's National Team (USWNT) is just two wins away from a gold medal. With an extra-time win over Japan on Saturday, they advanced to the semifinals for the second straight Olympics. The team standing in the way of a gold medal game appearance is a team they have already beaten at these Olympics: […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 143 days agoRodman's stunner propels USWNT into Olympic semifinals
The USWNT team advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 Olympic Games with a win over Japan on Saturday. Team USA fought a tough low defensive block from their opponents through the entirety of the game. While the two sides were scoreless after 90 minutes, Trinity Rodman spared her team's blushes with a glorious strike […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 144 days agoUSA vs Japan preview: Winner faces either Canada or Germany
The US men's U23 team is out of the Olympics, so now it's down to the US Women's National Team (USWNT) to bring home a medal from Paris 2024. Fortunately, the USWNT has proven adept at doing just that as we share in our USA vs Japan preview. But the standard has never been to […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 144 days agoUSA out of Olympics after thrashing by Morocco
Team USA was knocked out of the 2024 Olympics at the hands of Morocco on Friday. The American men were essentially outplayed by the formidable North African side for much of the match. In the end, Morocco thumped the USA by a score of 4-0 to end USA's hopes of an Olympic medal in men's […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 145 days agoUSA vs. Morocco preview: Semifinals bid at stake
By reaching the quarterfinals, the US men's team now has a chance to play for a medal at these Olympics. The USA finished second in Group A, and as a result, got to play Group B winners Morocco in the quarterfinals. The winner of this game goes to the semifinals with a chance to play […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 145 days agoPremier League managers disrespect the Olympics
Despite the glitz and glamor of watching many international stars take the stage at Paris 2024, the Premier League managers disrespect the Olympic Games. They have prevented numerous players from attending the Olympics. In total, only nine players from the league have been called up to the squads. The European Championship and the Copa America […]
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/ 146 days agoUSWNT hold on in climactic 2-1 win to beat Australia
The Americans have looked so refreshingly potent throughout the Olympics, and you can link their new-found approach to their attack on three people. Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, and Trinity Rodman. Emma Hayes placed the puzzle pieces together for the USWNT, dropping the 35-year-old Alex Morgan from the Olympics squad and leaning on the in-form Mallory […]
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/ 147 days agoUSA men's soccer reaches Olympic quarterfinals; first since 2000
Another strong performance from the USA men's soccer team ensured a spot in the Olympic quarterfinals for Marko Mitrovic's side. A 3-0 win over Guinea in the final group-stage game means the United States closed the first stage of competition with six points. That is good enough to finish second behind host nation France, which […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 147 days agoUSWNT Olympic soccer game delivers impressive viewership
The USWNT cruised through the first two games of its Olympic soccer schedule in Paris, and viewership has matched the performances. Convincing performances against Zambia and Germany sent Emma Hayes's side through to the quarterfinals. With one group-stage game remaining, it is a chance for the Americans to carry their momentum both on the field […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 148 days agoUSA vs Guinea preview: Americans can reach men's quarterfinal
With a 4-1 win over New Zealand, Guinea is the last step for the USA to reach the quarterfinals of the men's 2024 Olympics tournament. They can secure a spot in the next round with a win in their final group-stage game against Guinea. USA dominates New Zealand The United States has this great opportunity […]