USWNT Post-Germany Mixed Zone in Lyon

1. Sophia Smith: Sophia Smith met the media first to talk about her game-winning goal, fatigue, playing on that dynamic front line and the impact of Emma Hayes.

2. Mallory Swanson: Swanson talked through her assist to Sophia, what she learned from watching film on her early games, and what it means to play in a gold medal game.

3. Alyssa Naeher: “whatever it takes”, a look into the mentality of the goalkeeper putting in big performances at the Games.

4. Naomi Girma: Girma talked about running into Alyssa’s arms to celebrate at final whistle, the difference between this summer and last summer, and how the W Gold Cup prepared them for the pace of the Olympics. Funny enough— they’ll meet Brazil in the final both times.

5. Emma Hayes: “it’s here and here”, Hayes said, touching her head and stomach, adding the US had enough of it to win the game. Hayes then told us about ultramarathon runners, pain caves, and wanting the team to suffer to find out who they are.