FootyPop: USWNT Strikes Gold! Mal Swanson’s Clutch Goal Seals the Win!
The past week in women’s soccer was an absolute joy to witness. The USWNT brought home the gold medal, Brazil won silver, and Germany won bronze. Looking forward, the NWSL will return with a plethora of new additions thanks to the August transfer period. Additionally, the U20 World Cup is coming up! Keep on reading for this week’s women’s soccer news.
High of the Weekend
Pics that go hard: pic.twitter.com/yVwOm0Fylp
— U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 11, 2024
The USWNT won their fifth Olympic gold in a solid 1-0 win over Brazil. From exiting the 2023 World Cup at the earliest in team history to taking home the gold hardware in Paris, this team’s journey over the past year is nothing short of incredible. In her short time as head coach, Emma Hayes has completely transformed the squad, and they were an absolute joy to watch throughout the Olympics, earning a well-deserved gold medal at the end.
One highlight of the tournament was the self-proclaimed “triple espresso”–the energetic trio of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson. It was none other than Swanson who netted her fourth goal of the tournament to win the final for the USA.
Low of the Weekend
Anson Dorrance, one of the most accomplished coaches in college athletics history who led UNC Women’s Soccer to decades of unparalleled success, announces his retirement.
Thank you for everything, Coach. 👊🤍
📰 » https://t.co/QYVhtHHHrO pic.twitter.com/3mpu2WxcMr
— UNC Women’s Soccer (@uncwomenssoccer) August 11, 2024
Legendary UNC women’s soccer head coach Anson Dorrance just announced his retirement. He coached the USWNT to its 1991 World Cup win and helped UNC win a record 21 national championships.
News of the Weekend
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Marta’s career with Brazil has come to a close as she picked up her third Olympic silver medal for her country. She’s a true pioneer of the game and the sport wouldn’t be where it is today without her. The game will miss her, but she’s left her mark on it forever!
Save of the Weekend
Alyssa NaeHER. 🤯
NO WORDS.
📺: @NBCOlympics & @peacock #ParisOlympics
pic.twitter.com/GWjkhppS0q— Team USA (@TeamUSA) August 10, 2024
In the final, Alyssa Naeher came up big with a crucial save in the dying minutes of the game. Brazil nearly equalized with a header, but nothing gets past Naeher!
Goal of the Weekend
SEALED WITH A NUTMEG 😱
Brazil beat the world champions and still find time for style points. Audacious from NC Courage’s Kerolin 🇧🇷
🎥 @TelemundoSportspic.twitter.com/fEajKtKk9p
— The Women’s Game (@WomensGameMIB) August 6, 2024
Before making it to the Olympic final, Brazil shocked the world by upsetting the reigning World Cup champions Spain 4-2. Their final goal was just too good–a nutmeg from Kerolin, who had just returned from an ACL injury.
Team of the Weekend
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The U20 USYNT is on its way to the World Cup, with eight of the players being on professional NWSL teams. The tournament runs from August 31 to September 22.
Signing of the Weekend
Welcome to LA, Katie!
📝 #AngelCityFC announces that England WNT midfielder Katie Zelem has signed with the club through 2026 via free agency. Zelem, former team captain for Man Utd, joins the club as the first signing of the August transfer window.https://t.co/T4nF5Qx2nH pic.twitter.com/KU2QpNTRA9— Angel City FC (@weareangelcity) August 12, 2024
It’s August, which means it’s transfer season! Angel City just signed Katie Zelem, who previously played for Manchester United and was on the England squad that was runners-up at the last World Cup.
Fav Social Media Post
The power of pink 👩🎤 pic.twitter.com/8uF2YJ3q80
— U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 11, 2024
The pink hair energy is REAL.
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