Mallory Swanson leads USWNT to first Olympic gold medal in 12 years with win over Brazil

The U.S. women’s national soccer team was on a mission in Paris to make a comeback, and on Saturday in the Olympic gold medal match against Brazil, they succeeded.  

National Women’s Soccer League star Mallory Swanson broke through more than 60 minutes of scoreless action to put the Americans on the board with 1-0 lead, overshadowing Brazil’s dominant play in the first half of their contest. 

The goal quickly changed the momentum for the American squad. The U.S. improved its possession, giving way to more opportunities from Sophia ...