The USWNT remains undefeated at the Paris Olympics, registering their first perfect group stage since the 2012 Summer Games after defeating Australia 2-1 on Wednesday.
The US advances with a team-record nine group stage goals while also leading the Olympic field in both goal differential and goals scored.
First-time Olympians Rodman, Albert score in USWNT win
New USWNT manager Emma Hayes opted not to rotate her starting XI on Wednesday, despite the US having already qualified for the quarterfinal thanks to Sunday’s win over Germany. The US’s only change came by way of replacing the injured Tierna Davidson, who’s currently out with a knee contusion, with center-back Emily Sonnett.
The USWNT fought an Australian low block for much of the match, with the Matildas unsuccessfully chasing the vital point they needed to advance out of Group B.
First-time Olympian Trinity Rodman opened the scoring for the US just before halftime, while substitute Korbin Albert notched the game-winner in the 77th minute. Matildas defender Alanna Kennedy brought her team within one goal of equalizing in the 91st, but the US held on through the rest of stoppage time to…
