How has Emma Hayes changed the principles of the USWNT? (1:01)
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'Best of all time' Marta praised by Brazil coach (0:39)
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How the USWNT beat Brazil to secure a 5th Olympic gold medal (1:00)
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Emma Hayes: My mom spent today with Tom Cruise (2:09)
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Marta ends last Olympics in tears but 'full of pride'

Brazil great Marta finished her Olympic career without gold following defeat to the U.S. women's national team but was full of pride at taking a third silver medal.

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USWNT edges Brazil to win 1st gold since 2012

The USWNT won the Olympic gold medal on Saturday, beating Brazil 1-0 in a game that required a stout defensive stand in the first half followed by a precise and calculated surge in the second to deny Brazil and its legendary captain Marta.

Would this Olympic Games be a failure for the USWNT if they don't win gold? (1:48)
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Lawson: Spain never got close to their best at the Olympics (1:39)
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Berger saves Putellas PK to give Germany bronze

Alexia Putellas missed a stoppage time penalty as world champions Spain were beaten 1-0 by Germany in the bronze medal match in women's football at the Olympic Games in Lyon on Friday.

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Swanson goal leads USWNT past Brazil to win gold

The United States women's soccer team won its fifth Olympic gold medal by beating Brazil 1-0 on Mallory Swanson's early second-half goal in the tournament final Saturday at the Paris Games.

Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith ready for 'special' final vs. Marta (1:19)
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Rodman on Marta: 'I love her' but we want gold

Trinity Rodman has looked up to Marta, the Brazilian soccer star, for years, and Rodman sees her as one of the most significant legends in the history of the women's game.