USWNT star Trinity Rodman is looking forward to the 'opportunity' to play in the Olympics this summer after a tough 2023 World Cup.
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USWNT have catastrophic World CupQualified for 2024 OlympicsRodman searching for redemption in ParisWHAT HAPPENED?
Speaking to GaloreMag.Com, the 21-year-old winger revealed that the U.S. were disappointed by their rather disastrous 2023 World Cup. This summer, however, presents a new opportunity for the Washington Spirit attacker and the USWNT, with the Paris Olympic Games on the horizon.
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"The Summer Olympics gives the US Women’s National Team another great opportunity," Rodman said. "I think after the World Cup, we are all eager to showcase the talent we have here on this team. If awarded the opportunity to compete in the Olympics, I look forward to being out on the field with my teammates again and showing everyone what we are capable of!"
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The U.S. women's national team have significant history with the Olympic Games, winning gold medals in 1996, 2004, 2008 and 2012. They missed the podium in 2016, and earned the bronze medal in 2020. This time around they'll be looking for redemption as they look to reclaim glory on the world's stage in Paris.
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The USWNT take on Japan on April 6 in the SheBelieves Cup semifinals. With a win, they would face the victor of Brazil and Canada for their chance at a second piece of silverware in 2024.