U.S. claims fifth Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer on Coloradan Mallory Swanson’s game-winning goal – The Cannabist

PARIS — The U.S. women’s soccer team is golden again.

And, as has been the case throughout the team’s run at the Paris Games, the Americans have Colorado to thank.

The United States won its fifth Olympic gold medal by beating Brazil 1-0 on Colorado native Mallory Swanson’s early second-half goal in the tournament final Saturday at the Paris Games.

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