The 2024 Paris Olympics are over, with the USWNT lifting Gold for the first time since 2012. From free kicks to extra-time bangers, we take a look at some of the best goals scored throughout the tournament.
Trinity Rodman vs. Japan
The assist from Crystal Dunn.
The goal from Trinity Rodman.This goal in extra time will be remembered 🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/3m9i9F7qsa
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 3, 2024
During extra time of the quarterfinal game against Japan, Rodman received a terrific ball from Crystal Dunn. Rodman was able to control the ball and get around her defender before sending her shot into the side of the net, sending the USWNT to the next round.
Alexia Putellas vs. Nigeria
LA REINA ALEXIA PUTELLAS JUST SCORED AN OUTRAGEOUS FREE KICK TO GIVE SPAIN THE 1-0 OVER NIGERIA 🤯🇪🇸
🎥 @TelemundoSports pic.twitter.com/BjAvW1XWFi
— The Women’s Game (@WomensGameMIB) July 28, 2024
Spain earned a free kick on the right side a little bit outside the box in the 85th minute. Putellas took the kick and sent it directly into the back of the net. It was a wonderfully taken free kick that propelled Spain to the 1-0 victory.
Aoba Fujino vs. Spain
A beautifully taken free kick from well outside the box was terrifically…
