U.S. women's soccer team wins group after third straight victory in Olympics opener


The road to redemption, so far, is a good one for the U.S. Women's National Team.

The Americans took home Group B of the Olympics with their third win in as many matches in Paris on Wednesday.

Trinity Rodman and Korbin Albert scored and the United States remained undefeated at the Olympics with a 2-1 victory over Australia on Wednesday to conclude the group stage.

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United States players celebrate a goal by Trinity Rodman (5) during the first half against Australia in their Women's Group B match at the Olympic Games in Marseille, France on July 31, 2024. (Brad Smith/ISI/Getty Images)

The forward trio of Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson have scored seven of the team's nine goals in France.

Rodman scored in the 43rd minute and Albert in the 77th; Australia scored in added time, but it was too little, too late.

The United States has advanced to the knockout stage in all eight Olympic tournaments. Its worst result was a quarterfinal loss in 2016 to Sweden (it has won medals every other time, including four golds).

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Trinity Rodman (5) of the United States celebrates a goal with teammates during the first half against Australia in their Women's Group B match at the Olympic Games in Marseille, France, on July 31, 2024. (John Todd/ISI/Getty Images)

However, the team's last gold came at the 2012 London Games, before their disappointment in 2016 and a bronze medal in 2021.

The Americans, who have already qualified for the quarter-finals, will play Japan on Saturday at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

But they will be without midfielder Sam Coffey, who received a second yellow card in the fourth minute, meaning she will not be available for the match.

The U.S. advanced to the group stage with nine goals, the most for the program in Olympic history. The U.S. is the winningest team at the Olympics with four gold medals in women's soccer, a streak they hope to continue under new coach Emma Hayes.

U.S. Women's National Team hugs after goal

Sophia Smith (11) of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Women's Group B match against Germany at the Olympic Games in Marseille, France, July 28, 2024. (Daniela Porcelli/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

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The last time the U.S. women's soccer team graced the world stage, it had a tough time, being eliminated in the round of 16 at last year's World Cup after winning the previous two tournaments.

But in Paris, so far, so good.

Paulina Dedaj of Fox News and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

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