The Rio Olympics opening ceremony doesn't take place until Friday, but soccer begins Wednesday with a slate of women's games, including the U.S. taking on New Zealand.
Excitement surrounds the USWNT, which enters the competition having won a record 11 consecutive games in the Olympic Football Tournament. It's last loss: a 2-0 setback against Norway in the 2008 opener.
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The Olympic roster is broken down into two goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders and four forwards, but numerous players on the roster can and have played multiple positions for the U.