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How did the USWNT qualify for Paris 2024?

The US women's national soccer team has secured a place at Paris 2024 and is looking for redemption after their setbacks at the last Olympic Games

By Izabelle Franca

Jul 16, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; The United States starting eleven pose for a picture prior to their friendly send-off match against Costa Rica at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 16, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; The United States starting eleven pose for a picture prior to their friendly send-off match against Costa Rica at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports / Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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The US women's national team is back at the Olympic Games, this time with a clear mission: to regain lost glory. After winning the CONCACAF W Championship, the team secured their spot for Paris 2024, showing that they are ready to return to the top of the women's game. The crucial victory came with a decisive penalty goal from Alex Morgan, who sealed a 1-0 win over Canada in the final.

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The qualifying campaign for Paris 2024 was not one of the smoothest tasks, but statistically it confirmed the USWNT's good performance in the competition. The Americans won every match without conceding a single goal. In the final against Canada, played in front of a crowd of 17,247 fans, Rose Lavelle was brought down inside the box, resulting in a penalty that Morgan converted with precision. Morgan's goal not only secured the Olympic berth, but also ensured that the team held on to their opponents for the full 90 minutes.

Since the debut of women's soccer at the Olympics in Atlanta 1996, the US team has qualified for every tournament, winning four gold medals. However, the last few Games have brought disappointment, with a quarter-final exit in Rio and a bronze medal in Tokyo. But if there's one thing this team knows how to do, it's reinvent itself and come back stronger.

Preparations for the Paris Olympics have already begun, and the draw for the group stage has placed the USA in Group B, alongside Zambia, Germany and Australia. An extremely challenging group, where the USWNT will have to overcome obstacles. The presence of emerging talent and the experience of established players create a perfect balance in the group. Any mistake could be costly.

Speaking of balance, the NWSL, the league that sends the most players to the Games, plays a crucial role, being the solid base from which the US team draws its strength, with players prepared to face the best in the world. The gold medal is not just a goal, but an expectation for the USWNT to regain the prestige of yesteryear, with a good showing from its top players, all wrapped up in the reformulation of coach Emma Hayes.

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