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United States women’s national team wins gold for first time in 12 years

Related Topics: Mallory Swanson, Alyssa Naeher

The United States women’s national team just edged Brazil 1-0 to claim gold at the Olympics for the first time since 2012.

Mallory Swanson scored the game-winning goal in the 57th minute and U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher denied the Brazilians a tying goal late.

Here’s a look at one of Naeher’s best efforts of the day:

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Our #USWNT returns to its place as the best team in the world after defeating heavyweights Brazil, Japan and Germany.

Alyssa Naeher deserves so much praise.