ALL POSTS TAGGED "Olympic Games"
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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 […]
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/ 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: […]
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/ 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 […]
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/ 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 […]
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/ 158 days agoWhen is the Olympics Soccer tournament?
The 2024 Olympics in Paris will kick off next month, promising an exhilarating spectacle of soccer that will captivate fans around the globe. The excitement is palpable as both the men's and women's tournaments prepare to showcase top-tier talent and intense competition. The men’s soccer tournament will commence on July 24, with the final scheduled […]
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/ 160 days agoWhy is soccer in the Olympics?
Millions of people all around the world find solace in soccer, making it the most-watched sport in the world. The fact that it is a part of the Olympic Games shows how popular and important it is. But why is soccer even included in the Olympic Games? Soccer made its first appearance in the Olympic […]
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/ 171 days agoYoung USA star not selected for USMNT Olympic squad
Real Salt Lake youngster Diego Luna has reportedly not been picked to play in the USMNT Olympic squad at the upcoming Summer Olympics. The 20-year-old budding star was previously not chosen by Marko Mitrovic in Team USA's June camp. The initial decision, however, did not necessarily mean that Luna would not eventually be named in […]
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/ 174 days agoArgentina select 2024 Olympics squad: Is Messi included?
The head coach of the Argentina U23 soccer team, Javier Mascherano, has named his 18-man squad for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. Notable among the players on the roster are four former World Cup champions, who represent Argentina's determination to contend for the trophy. The squad, which includes both seasoned veterans and promising young […]
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/ 180 days agoUSWNT reveal Olympics squad: Morgan and Yohannes out
The 2024 Olympics road has officially begun for the USWNT with a bold squad announcement from new coach, Emma Hayes. With less than a month in her new role, Hayes has already made headlines by excluding Alex Morgan, one of the most iconic figures in women’s soccer, from the 18-woman squad. This decision is part […]
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/ 182 days agoOlympic soccer commentators on NBC revealed
NBC Sports has officially unveiled its Olympic soccer commentator lineup for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The opening ceremony for the upcoming games in France is set for July 26th. Men's soccer, however, will kick off two days prior and women's soccer is then scheduled to begin on July 25th. The American men will be represented […]
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/ 206 days agoOlympics and Copa America beginning to wreak havoc on United
Alejandro Garnacho's potential participation at the Olympic Games and Copa America could cause Manchester United significant issues next season. The Argentine forward has become an integral part of Erik ten Hag’s squad. However, he will likely be called up for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The Argentine has increasing prominence at United, highlighted by […]
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/ 276 days agoDeal alert: Get Peacock annual plan for limited time (Expired)
EXPIRED – Sports fans can now get Peacock for a discount price. For a limited time, new customers can sign up for the streaming service's annual plan for just $29.99. The option, which typically costs $59.99 per year, is to help save users money in comparison to the monthly plan. Subscribers now usually have to […]
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/ 277 days agoReal Madrid to veto Olympic games: What it means for Mbappe
As the summer international soccer competitions approach, Real Madrid will have to contend with Mbappe potentially playing in the Olympics. The top players in the world may be subject to competing in both Paris 2024 and the European Championships or Copa America. But France and Real Madrid could have a different story, as per L'Equipe. […]