The U.S. women's soccer team advanced to the semifinal of the Olympic games on Saturday with a thrilling 1-0 victory over Japan in extra time. It took all of 120 minutes, but a late-stage goal from Trinity Rodman got the U.S. on the board, and they wouldn't have to look back.
Head coach Emma Hayes was one of the main characters of the game. The narrative around her substitutions—or lack thereof—was a main discussion point among fans. She also, at one point, delivered a handwritten note to one of her players that was an instant moment of interest.
