USWNT, Spain take home Olympic gold and Leagues Cup is back in action | The Cooligans

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The United States women’s national team won the gold medal after defeating Brazil 1-0 in the final of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Emma Hayes’ effect on the team, Naomi Girma’s incredible Olympics and the US women’s national team’s lethal “triple espresso” attack.

Christian and Alexis then discuss Spain’s gold medal win in the men’s event, beating France 5-3 in overtime. Is this the start of a new golden generation for Spain after winning the European Championships and taking home Olympic gold? The crew also discusses Thierry Henry’s stock after France took silver.

Christian and Alexis look back at the Leagues Cup action and discuss whether the competition is really good for the growth of soccer in America. They also discuss recent MLS transfers, including Olivier Giroud to LAFC, Tim Ream to Charlotte and a possible move for Antoine Griezmann to Los Angeles.

(6:07) – USWNT Wins Olympic Gold Medal

(21:33) – FOX graphic confuses Sophia Smith with Mallory Swanson

(34:32) – Summary of the gold medal match between Spain and France

(42:38) – New golden generation for Spain?

(47:50) – Thoughts on Thierry Henry after the Olympics

(55:12) – Leagues Cup Recap

(1:10:58) – MLS Transfer Overview

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