How the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Is Managing a Grueling Olympic Format

LYON, France — The U.S. women’s national team has been weathering the wear and tear of the Olympics, but ahead of a semifinal match against Germany on Tuesday, everyone was in training.

“It’s a great sign,” head coach Emma Hayes said ahead of team training in Lyon, but she did not provide more details about who might be available for the match.

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The U.S. is headed into a rematch against a team it has already played in this tournament, but it was clear that Hayes and the players weren’t expecting the same sort of game they experienced in Marseille.

“Even if you play the same opponent a week apart, they’re always two

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