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USWNT defeats Australia 2-1 in SheBelieves Cup, keeping title hopes alive
The USWNT earned a big victory over Australia.
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Hope Solo suspended six months from USWNT for comments at Olympics
U.S. Soccer has suspended goalkeeper Hope Solo from the U.S. Women's National Team for six months for conduct that is counter to the organization's principles.

USWNT eliminated from Olympics with quarterfinal loss to Sweden in PKs
The U.S. Women's National Team has been eliminated from the 2016 Olympic Games with a loss in penalty kicks to Sweden following a 1-1 draw through regulation and extra time.

USWNT battles Sweden in Olympic Quarterfinal on Friday
After earning seven points to finish atop Group G at the 2016 Olympics, the U.S. Women's National Team has earned a quarterfinal match against the third-place finisher in Group E, which happens to be familiar foe Sweden, coached by former U.S. head coach Pia Sundhage, who led the USA to gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. The match will kick off at 1 p.m. local / 12 p.m. ET on NBCSN and NBCOlympics.com for a berth to the semifinal at the fame Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Solo slips as USWNT draws Colombia 2-2, but wins Olympic Group G
The U.S. Women’s National Team won its group for the fifth consecutive Olympic Games with a dramatic 2-2 draw with Colombia at Amazonia Arena in its final Group G match of the 2016 Olympic Games.

USWNT closes Olympic group play vs. Colombia on Tuesday
After two wins and six points in its first two Group G matches at the 2016 Olympics, the U.S. Women's National Team traveled to Manaus needing a win or a tie in its group finale against Colombia at Amazonia Arena (6 p.m. local / 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN, NBC Universo and NBCOlympics.com) to be assured of claiming the top spot in the group.

USWNT defeats France 1-0 in second Olympic match
The U.S. Women's National Team took control of Group G with a 1-0 defeat of France thanks to Carli Lloyd's 63rd minute game-winning goal and another strong defensive performance at Mineirão Stadium in its second match of the 2016 Olympic Games.

USWNT continues Olympic group play vs. France on Saturday
Coming off a solid 2-0 victory to kick off Group G at the 2016 Olympics against New Zealand on Wednesday, the U.S. Women's National Team continues its march towards Rio when it takes on France on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte (5 p.m. local / 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN, NBC Universo and NBCOlympics.com).

USWNT defeats New Zealand 2-0 in Olympic opener
The U.S. Women's National Team defeated New Zealand 2-0 on goals from captain Carli Lloyd and forward Alex Morgan to get off to a strong start in Group G play at Mineirão Stadium in its first match of the 2016 Olympic Games.
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Raising Tomorrow’s Champions: Joanna Lohman, Paul Tukey pen road map for USWNT dreamers
Review of Joanna Lohman and Paul Tukey's book.
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