Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs For the second time at the Paris Summer Olympics, the U.S. women’s national team will take on Germany, and this time, the stakes are raised. The two nations were in the same group during pool play, and Team USA took that match 4-1, powered by a pair of goals from Sophia Smith and a tally each by Mallory Swanson and Lynn Williams. The U.S. remained unbeaten in the group stage, and topped Japan 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from Trinity Rodman that kept the match from going to penalty kicks.Germany, meanwhile, needed a penalty shootout to get past Canada in the quarterfinals, and is now looking to knock the U.S. out of gold medal contention. Lea Schüller leads the way for Germany with three goals scored in the tournament. Germany has only medaled once in the Olympics — a gold medal back in 2016 in Rio.How to watch the USWNT vs. Germany Olympic semifinal:Stay with Yahoo Sports for complete coverage and highlights from the USWNT vs. Germany Olympics semifinal match.Live10 updatesTue, August 6, 2024 at 7:13 PM GMT+3Naomi Girma, the silent MVP as always, nails a crucial tackle to take away a solid chance from the Germans.Immediately afterwards, in true Trinity form, Trinity Rodman gets the nutmeg on Felicitas Rauch, who instantly fouls her. Classic.Tue, August 6, 2024 at 7:08 PM GMT+3Sophia Smith gets around the defense and is able to take a solid shot, but it ends in Berger’s arms. That makes three shots on target in the opening seven minutes — a good start for a U.S. that really struggled to score last game.Tue, August 6, 2024 at 7:05 PM GMT+3Another great chance, as Trinity Rodman gets the ball with plenty of space in front. Rodman makes the cross, as Sophia Smith lets it pass for a Rose Lavelle shot, but Berger makes the save.There’s great ball movement from the U.S. early — which is a relief after the stagnation of their quarterfinal against Japan.Tue, August 6, 2024 at 7:03 PM GMT+3An early opportunity for the U.S., with a free kick near Germany’s box. Tierna Davidson gets her head on it but German keeper Ann-Katrin Berger sees it coming and gets the easy save.Tue, August 6, 2024 at 7:01 PM GMT+3USWNT vs Germany is underwayAnd we’re off! USWNT looks to repeat the success of the team’s last meeting with Germany in order to advance to the gold medal match.Tue, August 6, 2024 at 6:57 PM GMT+3The USWNT arrives at Stade de Lyon, ready to take on Germany againThe USWNT is ready to go in Lyon, facing Germany just nine days after they defeated the team in a 4-1 blowout.Tue, August 6, 2024 at 6:57 PM GMT+3Tierna Davidson, who missed two games with a leg injury, will be back in the lineup, as will Sam Coffey, who served out a yellow card suspension. Both players are starting, much to the relief of fans who don’t have to watch the team struggle to make things work with an awkward center back/midfield combination.Davidson’s return means that Emily Sonnett, who has been playing in the back with Naomi Girma, can come in as a defensive or midfield substitute. The U.S. will probably need it: After four games in less than two weeks, the USWNT starting lineup is likely gassed.Defender Tierna Davidson returns to the matchday roster after missing the last two games with a leg contusion. Defender Emily Sams, who was activated in her absence, returns to the alternate list.— U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 6, 2024Tue, August 6, 2024 at 6:30 PM GMT+3Germany will be playing without two key players, with leading scorer Lea Schüller and captain Alexandra Popp both out due to injury. It’s a blow for Germany — but a small stroke of luck for the United States.Germany will be without their top scorer Lea Schüller due to inflammation of the patellar tendon in her left knee and captain Alexandra Popp due to an infection for today’s semifinal vs. the USA. Two huge losses for Horst Hrubesch’s side 🇩🇪📸 @DFB_Frauen pic.twitter.com/ZgEFhKkD1E— The Women’s Game (@WomensGameMIB) August 6, 2024Tue, August 6, 2024 at 6:01 PM GMT+3USWNT starting XI vs. GermanyThe Semifinal XI vs Germany 🇺🇸 #USWNT x @VisaLineup Notes ⤵️— U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 6, 2024Tue, August 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM GMT+3
