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EXPLAINED: Uswnt eyes top spot in group b at olympics | Rare Historical Photos

U.S. women's soccer team midfielder Megan Rapinoe, center, holds up the World Cup trophy as she wayves, while midfielder Carli Lloyd, left, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, left background,

The US women’s national team (USWNT) has a storied history at the Olympics, with a track record of dominance since its debut in 1996. With four gold medals in five Games, including a remarkable three-peat from 2004 to 2012, the USWNT has established itself as a powerhouse in women's soccer.

However, recent years have seen the team fall short of its previous heights, with no gold medal since 2012. Disappointing exits in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Olympics and a bronze medal in Tokyo in 2021 have fueled the team's hunger for redemption.

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