The US women’s soccer team face the familiar pressure of trying to bring home gold at the Olympics. But for new manager Emma Hayes and a younger generation of talent, this tournament is as much about redefining their story and building toward the future as winning the title.
The 18-player roster has an average age of 26.8, which is the fourth-youngest roster the US have ever sent to the Olympics and the youngest since 2008. And few players embody the turn-the-page nature of the squad better than Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune.
