USWNT vs. Brazil score, live updates: Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman and Co. look for first gold medal since 2012

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 6:12 PM GMT+2

  Brazilian midfielder Vitoria Yaya is down, and is eventually taken off on a stretcher. It is unclear what was wrong, but she is replaced by Ana Vitoria.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 6:11 PM GMT+2

  Sophia Smith gets a great run and an attempted pass to Mallory Swanson that is broken up by Brazil’s defense, but the Brazilians quickly turn it around to the other end of the field. Once again, the United States is struggling on those transitions, but that kind of offensive play is exactly the kind that could lead to a goal.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 6:09 PM GMT+2

  Brazil’s Gaby Portilho gets an early run, but Tierna Davidson does a great job of holding her off, and the ball goes out for a goal kick.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 6:07 PM GMT+2

  The second half is underway for USA vs. Brazil. Will the U.S. be able to fend off Brazil and break the stalemate to take gold?

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 6:06 PM GMT+2

  Even with a tough first half, the United States has some USWNT legends in the house to cheer them on. Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath and Ali Krieger — all champions themselves — are in Paris’s Parc des Princes showing their support.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 6:05 PM GMT+2

  This game might be a tough one, but luckily some things — Trinity Rodman putting defenders through a spin cycle — never change.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 6:01 PM GMT+2

  This is not the kind of game the U.S. would like to be having, with the defense looking unsettled and the team unable to hold the kind of control over the ball that they’re used to. It’s scoreless at least — thanks to Alyssa Naeher — but Brazil has been far more of a threat in this first half.

  The best option for Emma Hayes and the USWNT is to make some substitutions at halftime or early in the half. A few fresh legs, especially to shore up the defensive end, will be key.

  In terms of offense, the USWNT’s best chance is to wait for Brazil to make a mistake and nail a shot. With this front three, it’s absolutely possible to take a lead with that strategy, but they need to keep Brazil out of the net first.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 5:52 PM GMT+2

  United States 0, Brazil 0 at halftime

  It’s been a fast, physical game so far, with Brazil taking advantage of a tired U.S. squad to get in several good looks.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 5:50 PM GMT+2

  Another shot from Brazil catches the defense off-guard but goes out. This is the most unsettled the U.S. defense has looked all tournament, and they have been lucky with some of these misses.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 5:49 PM GMT+2

  Gaby Portilho gets in a shot that catches the back line off-guard and is barely saved by Naeher. Fox is able to keep Ludmila from getting the rebound and it goes out for a corner. Incredible save by Naeher, but one that ideally she wouldn’t have to make.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 5:46 PM GMT+2

  Swanson takes a free kick from far outside the box, but Brazil gets a head on it. Korbin Albert has been officially warned after a sloppy foul on Ludmila.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 5:45 PM GMT+2

  Another Brazilian corner kick. Lindsey Horan gets her head on it to get it out to Smith, but Brazil kicks it off Smith to get the throw-in. The U.S. has been struggling on transitions, unable to hold on to the ball after fending off Brazilian set pieces and plays. It’s something to work on as the game continues.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 5:41 PM GMT+2

  Another dangerous chance for Brazil, as Emily Fox keeps Ludmila from getting her head on Gaby Portilho’s cross. Brazil gets a corner kick but the U.S. is able to get it out of the box.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 5:39 PM GMT+2

  Emma Hayes has shifted the lineup slightly in response to this first 30 minutes from Brazil, having Trinity Rodman push back and play more in the midfield when Brazil has the ball. Rodman is an asset on defense as well as offense, and will have the speed to hold off Ludmila and Yasmin on Brazil’s left side.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 5:37 PM GMT+2

  Another potential chance, with Smith sending in a shot from the left side, but it doesn’t have enough juice and rolls right to Lorena.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 5:36 PM GMT+2

  Mallory Swanson takes advantage of a bad pass to Lorena, the keeper, to go after the ball, but collides with Lorena in the process. Lorena is back up and looks like she will be fine to keep playing, but Brazil is given a foul as a result.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 5:34 PM GMT+2

  As expected, it’s been a very physical game so far. In just 30 minutes, the Brazilians have six fouls, and the U.S. has four. Brazil is always physical and uses it well to their advantage; in the past, the USWNT has responded to physical teams by pushing right back, but they will have to make sure to keep a cool head to any major mistakes.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 5:32 PM GMT+2

  After 30 minutes, the two teams take their first hydration breaks. It’s 85 degrees in Paris right now, with more than half of the field still sitting in the sun. Hopefully, this will give the U.S. a chance to reset.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 5:31 PM GMT+2

  Brazil gets a number of looks in the U.S. box, but Naeher is able to save one and get it back towards the other end of the field.

  A foul on Sophia Smith gives the USWNT another free kick from within the center circle; it goes a little too far, but Swanson is able to save it and get it to Rodman. However, Rodman’s kick goes straight to Lorena.

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  Sat, August 10, 2024 at 5:27 PM GMT+2

  Mallory Swanson with a beautiful run down the side, but Lorena has an incredible save to keep the USWNT off the scoreboard.