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Players of Sweden, left, and Canada prior to the women's soccer match for the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Canada vs Sweden 8/6/2021

Aug. 06, 2021 08:19 AM EDT

Sweden's Anna Anvegard celebrates with her teammates after scoring on a header against New Zealand during a women's soccer match between New Zealand and Sweden at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Rifu, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Given a chance, Lynn Williams provides boost for US soccer

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 01, 2021 06:10 AM EDT

Brazil's Debinha, left, her teammate Marta, right, and Canada's Janine Beckie go for a header during a women's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Rifu, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Brazil vs Canada 7/30/2021

Jul. 30, 2021 04:23 AM EDT

A general view of Sapporo Dome before a women's soccer match between Chile and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Canada vs Chile 7/24/2021

Jul. 24, 2021 03:09 AM EDT

Canada's players pose for a team photo prior during a women's soccer match against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Canada vs Japan 7/21/2021

Jul. 21, 2021 06:39 AM EDT

Thorns forward Christine Sinclair (#12) scores on a penalty kick to give the Portland Thorns a 2-0 lead over the Chicago Red Stars in an NWSL match at Providence Park on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP)
Christine Sinclair leads Canadian team for the Olympics

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 23, 2021 02:52 PM EDT