As the leaves turn golden and we embrace the fall of 2024, thereโs still plenty to celebrateโstarting with the U.S. Womenโs National Team and their thrilling gold-medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This victory not only solidified their place back at the top of international soccer but also marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the team. The USWNT is turning over a new leafโpun intendedโand we couldn’t be more excited for whatโs ahead.
Lynn Williams, who entered the Olympics as an alternate, seized her chance to become a shining force on and off the field. Her grit and determination earned her a key role in the teamโs success, and her antics at the after-party, where she famously broke her gold medal, became the stuff of legend. Williams wasn’t the only one making headlines; Mal Swansonโs remarkable comeback from a torn patella tendon in April 2023 was nothing short of heroic. Swanson not only returned to form but also netted the gold-medal-winning goal, sealing the victory against Brazil.
We also saw the rise of a new offensive powerhouse: the trio of Mal Swanson, Trinity Rodman, and Sophia Smith, known as โTriple Espresso.โ Their chemistry on the front line is electric, and theyโve become a triple threat that promises to be a force to reckon with in the coming months.
On the defensive end, Alyssa Naeher proved once again why sheโs the team’s brick wall, with a crucial line save in the final against Brazil. Her heroics were matched by Naomi Girma, who became the USWNTโs ‘Secretary of Defense,’ playing every single minute of the tournament and anchoring the backline with poise and strength.
As we move into fall, letโs not let the post-Olympic celebration fade. This team is just getting started, and so should our support. The USWNT One Nation. One Team. set from Parkside Trading Cards is the perfect way to keep the celebration alive. Each card captures a piece of the magic from this unforgettable run, whether itโs Swansonโs game-winning goal or Girmaโs defensive mastery.
The Olympics may be over, but the USWNTโs journey continuesโand so should our support. If you donโt have your One Nation. One Team. set yet, nowโs the time. Celebrate their victory, carry their story, and get ready for whatโs next because the USWNT is so back, and theyโre here to stay.
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