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Crystal Dunn saves U.S. women's soccer from embarrassing Olympics result against Colombia

Crystal Dunn doesn’t need a break from U.S. women’s national team coach Jill Ellis.

She needs a job.

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And the Americans most likely will need her if they are to win their fourth consecutive gold medal in the soccer competition at the Olympic Games.

The U.S. women earned a 2-2 draw against Colombia that clinched first place in Group G after Hope Solo was beaten twice on free kicks by the sizzling left foot of Catalina Usme, the second coming in the 88th minute of a game that previously seemed a sure victory for the Americans.