U.S. Women's Soccer Wins Olympic Gold

The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team secured its fifth Olympic gold medal by defeating Brazil 1-0 in the final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Mallory Swanson scored the decisive goal in the 57th minute with a through-ball assist from Korbin Albert, marking her 100th appearance for the team. Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher preserved the victory with critical saves, including a one-handed stop in stoppage time. New head coach Emma Hayes has led the team to an undefeated run in her first international campaign. This win is significant as it reverses the U.S. team's disappointing recent performances, including a round-of-16 exit in the 2023 World Cup. For Brazil, it denied iconic player Marta a final chance for Olympic gold in her last major international tournament.