Olympics tonight- USA Womens Soccer vs New Zealand, 6pm link :

[Abro1975]

Let's Go Carli !

"Just over a year after winning the World Cup, the United States women's national team looks for more international success, this time in Rio as the women's Summer Olympics soccer tournament kicks off on Wednesday. The U.S., in Group G with France, Colombia and New Zealand, will play on Wednesday afternoon against New Zealand.

Here's how to watch, our live blog with commentary and the best from around the Internet during the game as well as what you need to know about the match."

When: Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET

TV: NBCSN and NBC Universo

Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra and NBCOlympics.com

LIVE BLOG

http://www.cbssports.com/olympics/n...watch-usa-new-zealand-on-tv-stream-live-blog/

 

[Abro1975]

CARLI Lloyd SCORES !!! 1-0.

 

[MadRU]

Big game Carli does it again. Opening goal!!!

Simply the best.

 

[Abro1975]

USA ranked 1 in the world (but no Abby Wambach ) , New Zealand ranked 17.

Isn't Skillethead from NZ ?

 

[brodo]

CARLI Lloyd SCORES !!! 1-0.

I happened to catch the start of the game by accident. I watched a bit of it, then figured I'd come here to start a thread letting folks know that the Olympics had started. Then I saw your post that Carli had scored. Talk about mixed feelings. I must have just missed seeing it happen.

 

[MadRU]

Alex Morgan doubles the lead 2-0

 

[mikefla]

reasonably well played game...... yay!

 

[Extra Point]

Why are they playing two days before the Olympics officially begins?

 

[motorb54]

Wambach retiring has brought Lloyd more opportunities.

 

[MulletCork]

Enjoyed the crowd humbling roast beef Hope Solo with boos & Zika chants. She brought it upon herself

 

[newell138]

Enjoyed the crowd humbling roast beef Hope Solo with boos & Zika chants. She brought it upon herself

Please explain

 

[Doctor Worm]

Why are they playing two days before the Olympics officially begins?

Because those extra two days (actually three, if you count opening day) are needed to provide the minimum amount of time needed to play a six game tournament. The tournament runs for 17 days, which is really tight. Only two off days between games in the group phase.

 

[Doctor Worm]

Please explain

Solo had sent some sarcastic tweets expressing her Zika-related concerns about playing in Brazil.

 

[Abro1975]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...s-soccer-olympics-group-play-opener/88047344/
"United States goalkeeper Hope Solo was targeted for abuse by Brazilian fans on Wednesday night as the women’s national team began its quest for a fourth straight Olympic gold medal by defeating New Zealand 2-0 in Belo Horizonte.

Starting in the second half, Solo was booed by local supporters at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte — with fans loudly chanting “Zika” every time she cleared the ball from her penalty area.

The controversial World Cup and Olympic champion has been outspoken about her concerns over traveling to Brazil due to the Zika virus. Earlier this week, she posted a photograph of herself on Twitter wearing a beekeeper’s mask and holding a giant bottle of insect repellent. Her post was widely reported in the Brazilian media."

"The team will next face their toughest group opponent, world No. 3 France, on Saturday, where victory would be enough to clinch a quarterfinal spot."