Portland to Paris: Sophia Smith’s extra-time goal puts USA into Olympic Gold Medal Match

The Portland Thorns’ “From Portland to Paris” Olympic coverage is presented by Alaska Airlines.

USA 1-0 Germany (AET)

Sophia Smith scored in extra time to secure the United States a spot in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday. The Americans, undefeated in France under new coach Emma Hayes, will aim for their fifth gold medal. Thorns midfielder Sam Coffey return from suspension to play the 120 minutes. The United States will face Brazil in the Gold Medal match on Saturday in Paris.

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