As A’ja Wilson and Team USA gear up for their clash with France in the women’s basketball Olympic gold medal game on Sunday, they took a moment to celebrate a milestone in American sports. On Saturday afternoon, just like many Americans in Paris and around the globe, Wilson and her teammates watched the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) make history.
The USWNT clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brazil in the women’s soccer gold medal match, with Mallory Swanson’s decisive goal in the 57th minute, set up by Korbin Albert’s perfect assist, proving to be the game-changer. This win marked the U.S. women’s soccer team’s first Olympic gold since 2012.
Wilson, always a supportive teammate and patriot, took to social media to congratulate Swanson, Sophia Smith, and the rest of the USWNT on their impressive achievement, even adding a touch of French flair to her congratulatory message in honor of the host country.
The USWNT’s unbeaten performance in France, having never fallen behind in any of their six matches, reinforced their reputation as the most successful nation in Olympic women’s soccer, with a total of five gold medals.
Meanwhile, Wilson is leading a dominant American team into their own gold medal game. Team USA has been unstoppable, winning all five of their Olympic games by at least 13 points, including a commanding 21-point victory over Australia in the semifinals on Friday.
Given their impressive performance so far, it would be fitting if the USWNT congratulates Wilson and her teammates after the final buzzer on Sunday.
