The USWNT take on Sweden, former coach in the first Olympic elimination round.
The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) has advanced to the elimination rounds of the Olympic soccer tournament and will play Sweden in the quarterfinals on Friday, August 12.
Although the USWNT had already clinched their spot in the quarterfinals after defeating France 1-0 in their second match of the Olympic group stage, their 2-2 draw over Colombia on Tuesday night earned them the top spot of Group G. That top spot meant an easier opponent in the quarterfinals.
Sweden’s 0-0 draw with China earned them the third place spot in their group, and Sweden had enough points to be one of the two third-place teams to advance to the quarterfinals and another major tournament match against the USWNT.