The U.S. girls’s nationwide staff destroyed Germany 4-1 on Sunday within the Olympic girls’s soccer event group stage to punch their ticket to the quarterfinals. It was simply the second group sport for Emma Hayes’ crew, however their good document means their last group sport in opposition to Australia will probably be simply to see if they will win the group.

How did everybody carry out within the match? Check out our participant rankings:

Goalkeepers

Alyssa Naeher

USA • GK • #1

Had a stable kick save to maintain issues scoreless within the early opening minutes. Guessed appropriately on Germany’s opening purpose however could not make the diving save on the shot from a distance, however got here up huge once more simply after the hour mark. Ranking: 7.5

Defenders

Emily Fox

USA • D • #23

Put in a large shift to assist lock down Germany’s Jule Model. Was connective down the flank with Trinity Rodman and Rose Lavelle. Ranking: 7.5

Naomi Girma

USA • D • #4

A shaky begin within the early minutes of the sport however shortly recovered. Got here up with key tackles to shut the primary half and had full imaginative and prescient. Ranking: 8

Tierna Davidson

USA • D

A nervy second within the opening minutes of the sport however recovered to offer stable protection alongside Girma. Took some knee-to-knee contact and was subbed out earlier than halftime. Ranking: 7

Crystal Dunn

USA • F • #19

Was dependable in protection and proactive in getting concerned within the assault, and bought a shot off within the opening half. A stable block on  a cross late within the sport and did an excellent job drifting when wanted. Was pushed up on the ahead line in stoppage time and helped shut the sport out. Ranking: 7.5

Midfielders

Wanted a while to catch as much as defensive recognition within the opening half and earned an pointless yellow. Wanted the second half to settle a bit. Ranking: 6.5

Lindsey Horan

USA • M • #10

Did not have a fantastic begin with a poor again cross that led to Germany’s probability and kick save by Naeher, and struggled with some turnovers. Ultimately grew into the sport however was extra a part of the collective effort versus a few of the particular person brilliance we noticed in opposition to Zambia. Ranking: 7

Rose Lavelle

USA • M • #16

Was the most effective midfielder for the group within the first half with stable motion on and off the ball. Had good combos with teammates and coated plenty of floor — even when it was for different midfielders sharing the area along with her. Ranking: 8

Forwards

Trinity Rodman

USA • F • #20

The Germans have few options to include Rodman. She was practically in all places on the pitch and earned a number of fouls. Facilitated play continuously, on the opening purpose and delivered the help, and he or she was concerned in creating the fourth purpose. Ranking: 8.5

Sophia Smith

USA • F • #11

Had an outrageous opening half with two objectives, her first of the event, and made them look simple. An open look and the opposite a shot from a distance that tipped in over the keeper. Ranking: 9

Mallory Swanson

USA • F

Was relentless on and off the ball. Made good selections on the pitch and was sensible in positioning when she continued her run for a purpose. She delivered the late-game help on the fourth purpose. Ranking: 8.5

Substitutions 

Lynn Williams

USA • F • #6

Subbed into the sport late for Sophia Smith and wasted no time in getting in good place for the fourth purpose. Ranking: 7.5

Emily Sonnett

USA • D • #14

Slotted in at middle again for an injured Davidson and was efficient instantly. Aided in shutting down German assaults and bought a glance on purpose. Ranking: 7

Jenna Nighswonger

USA • D

Got here on in stoppage time, not sufficient time for impression.  Ranking: N/A

A stoppage time sub, not sufficient time to do a lot. Ranking: N/A

Head coach

Emma Hayes: The USWNT supervisor was way more conservative in her substitution home windows, solely using one within the first half for harm functions. It was an excellent resolution that paid off as the perfect beginning lineup grew increasingly into the sport with massive stretches of momentum of their favor. Ranking: 8