Soccer Olympics

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From Goals to Drones: Soccer Shenanigans at the Olympics!

Drone Spying Scandal - FIFA - Match Highlights - New Zealand - Olympics - Soccer - US Men's National Team - US Women's National Team

Catch all the action as USMNT thrashes New Zealand 4-1, while Canada faces drone drama at the Paris Olympics!

In an electrifying match at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the U.S. men's soccer team started their campaign on a high note with a resounding 4-1 victory over New Zealand. Paxten Aaronson was the star of the show, celebrating his remarkable fourth goal that secured a solid win for the U.S., marking a much-needed recovery after an earlier defeat to France. Fans celebrated as the Starting XI, featuring players like Patrick Schulte, Nathan Harriel, and Walker Zimmerman, delivered a masterclass in teamwork and strategy, showcasing the depth of talent in American soccer.

While the U.S. men were busy dominating on the pitch, another soccer spectacle unfolded off it. The Canadian women's soccer team found itself embroiled in controversy when FIFA got wind of their coaching staff allegedly using drones to spy on opponents. This mischievous tactic led to Canada being docked six points, leaving many wondering if the usage of technology had gone too far in sports. Coach Bev Priestman was hit with a one-year suspension, proving that even in the beautiful game, you can get grounded if you don't play fair.

As the soccer saga continued, predictions and strategies became the hot topic among fans looking ahead to future matches. While the USMNT celebrated their win, strategists analyzed their performance to sharpen their tactics for upcoming matches. New Zealandโ€™s side, though on the losing end this time, showed flashes of potential that suggest they will bounce back with vigor in their next outings. Let's not forget about goalkeeper Patrick Schulte, whose impressive saves in the match ensured that the scoreline could have been even more lopsided.

And speaking of scorelines, in a twist reminiscent of a dramatic thriller, the Canadian womenโ€™s team not only lost their precious points but garnered attention for their crafty (albeit banned) strategies. Meanwhile, as the U.S. men's team sails on to next matches with high morale, it remains to be seen whether they can sustain their momentum. One thing is for certain, whether itโ€™s scoring four goals or scrutinizing match strategies, the 2024 Paris Olympics has brought together a whirling mix of triumph, chaos, and hilariously unconventional tactics that will keep fans glued to their screens!

U.S. men's soccer team rebounds with 4-1 thrashing over New ... (NBC Olympics)

Paxten Aaronson of the U.S. celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal against New Zealand during a group stage match at the 2024 Paris Olympics. USA TODAY ...

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USA vs. New Zealand: Starting XI & Lineup Notes (U.S. Soccer)

Today's U.S. Olympic Men's Soccer Team Starting XI vs. New Zealand: 1-Patrick Schulte, 2-Nathan Harriel, 3-Walker Zimmerman, 5-John Tolkin, 6-Gianluca Busio ...

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How to watch the New Zealand vs. USA Olympic men's soccer game ... (CBS News)

The USMNT takes on New Zealand today. Find out how to watch men's soccer at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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Canada Drone Use at Paris Olympics Costs Women's Soccer Points ... (Sportico.com)

Canada, the reigning gold medal winner in women's soccer, saw FIFA ban its coach and dock the team six points in this year's tournament.

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FIFA suspends Canada's women's soccer coach for one year after ... (NPR)

Coach Bev Priestman and two former members of Canada's coaching staff cannot work in soccer for a year. In addition, the Canadian women's team received a ...

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2024 Paris Olympics Soccer: How to watch the USMNT vs. New ... (Yahoo Sports)

The USMNT kicked off their Olympics journey on July 24 with a match against France. Unfortunately, the USA was defeated 0-3 by the 2024 Olympics host country.

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USMNT vs. New Zealand prediction, odds, line, time: 2024 Paris ... (CBSSports.com)

Jon Eimer has locked in his 2024 Summer Olympics picks for New Zealand vs. the US men's soccer team on Saturday.

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FIFA strips Canada of 6 points in Olympic women's soccer, bans ... (The Associated Press)

FIFA deducted six points from Canada in Paris Olympics women's soccer tournament and banned three coaches for one year each in a drone spying scandal.

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Canadian women's soccer team loses six points, coach banned over ... (Reuters)

New Zealand complained that Canadian staff flew drones over their training sessions before their opening fixture at the Olympics, which the Canada won 2-1.

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Nashville SC's Walker Zimmerman scores for Team USA in 2024 ... (The Tennessean)

Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman scored for the United States in its Olympic group stage match against New Zealand.

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Football at Paris 2024 Olympics: USWNT vs. Germany โ€“ head-to ... (Olympics)

Find out the shared history between women's football giants the USWNT and Germany ahead of their Paris 2024 encounter.

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Canada Drone Use at Paris Olympics Costs Women's Soccer Points ... (Sportico.com)

Canada, the reigning gold medal winner in women's soccer, saw FIFA ban its coach and dock the team six points in this year's tournament.

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FIFA strips Canada of 6 points in Paris Olympics soccer tournament ... (Yahoo Sports)

Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman was suspended by FIFA for one year, while the team was stripped of six points in Olympics competition in the wake ...

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FIFA deducts points from Canada in Olympic women's soccer ... (USA TODAY)

FIFA deducted six points from the Canadian soccer team playing in the Paris Olympic soccer tournament. They also banned three coaches for a year.

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U.S. Soccer knew about Canada Soccer spying attempts as 2024 ... (CBSSports.com)

Canada's women's soccer team was docked six points at the Olympics after sending a drone to New Zealand's training sessions.

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USA vs. New Zealand: Match Recap & Highlights (U.S. Soccer)

Facing an early crossroads in its long-awaited return to the Olympic Games, the U.S. Olympic Men's Soccer Team responded with an emphatic, ...

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How to watch the USA vs. Germany Olympic women's soccer game ... (CBS News)

In addition to major sporting events like the 2024 Paris Olympics, Peacock offers its subscribers live-streaming access to NFL games that air on NBC and sports ...

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U.S. women's soccer team faces off against Germany as both teams ... (NBC News)

The U.S. women's national soccer team is set for an Olympic showdown against Germany on Sunday in what is expected to be a tough match between two teams ...

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Canada's Women's Soccer Drone Controversy, Explained (Today.com)

Canada's Olympic women's soccer team was issued sanctions by FIFA due to an alleged drone spying incident against New Zealand.

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Canadian government halts funding for 3 people tied to Olympic ... (NPR)

The women's soccer coach of Team Canada, Bev Priestman, and two other staffers were suspended by FIFA for a year related to the use of drones to spy on an ...

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Additional reports of drone use by Canada emerge (The Associated Press)

The revelation is part of the fallout of an alleged drone spying scandal at the Olympics that has rocked Canada, the defending champions. FIFA banned coach Bev ...

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2024 Paris Olympics Soccer: How to watch the USWNT vs. Germany ... (Yahoo Sports)

Here's how to watch this weekend's USWNT game vs. Germany at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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USA vs. Germany: Starting XI & Lineup Notes (U.S. Soccer)

The full lineup and notes for the U.S. Olympic Women's National Team vs. Germany.

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Women's soccer: When USA plays next, how to watch (NBC New York)

After defeating Zambia with a dominant 3-0 win in the first game of the group stage at the Paris Olympics, the U.S. Women's National Team is now looking ...

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Olympics soccer winners today: USWNT's 4-1 rout of Germany one ... (USA TODAY)

Here's a look at the Olympics soccer winners from Sunday during the Paris Games, highlighted by the USWNT's 4-1 rout of Germany.

How can the USWNT, and other women's team, qualify to the ... (NBC Olympics)

Below are details on how each team can qualify (in its simplest form) from the group stage and make it to the knockout rounds. Sophia ...

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USA vs. Germany: Match Recap & Highlights (U.S. Soccer)

The U.S. Women's National Team is through to the 2024 Olympic quarterfinals with one group stage game to spare thanks to Sunday's electrifying 4-1 win ...

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2024 Summer Olympics Soccer: 5 Takeaways from the USWNT's ... (Bleacher Report)

The United States Women's National Team looked clinical, beating Germany 4-1 in their second group stage match at the 2024 Olympics. Goals from Sophia Smith ...

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