August 2, 2012
Lee Bodimeade
On key players in the match
"I thought our senior players were outstanding today. Rachel Dawson stood tall when other things were falling down around her. I also thought Amy Swensen was pivotal in goal.”
On the outcome of the match
“We are very disappointed with the outcome. This match was one we targeted as getting three points and today we came up empty. We had chances, but unfortunately did not capitalize.”
Lauren Crandall
On whether USA deserved something out of the match
"In sport there's never deserving, there's only winning. They got three points off of us today, we've got two more games left so we're looking to get some points off of those."
On Pool B being competitive
"No surprise there. We knew that all our competitors in pool B were gonna be tough. We're ranked number 10 in the world, so (we are) at the lower end of the pool, but we definitely don't see ourselves there. We know that every game here is going to be a tough one."
On New Zealand being a must-win match
"Yeah, I think every game is a must-win. You let points slip away and it hurts you in the end, so we're definitely looking to get three points out of the New Zealand game. We've got to refocus and get back to how we know how to play."
Rachel Dawson
On the importance of this game over others
"I think obviously every game is important in a tournament like this where you have to be top two to make it through to the semifinals. I think there's pressure on every game so the pressure before this game wasn't more than for other games. We just came out a bit flat."
On a message for the fans back home
"Thank you for your continued support. Sorry we couldn't pull a win off for you today, but keep watching and cheering for Team USA. It means the world to us."
July 31, 2012
Lee Bodimeade
On the win over Argentina
"We are in a position where we had to get a result today, to get back on track in the tournament. We were fortunate to play against Argentina, a team that drives us to our best performances. We are very happy to get a win today. I think we got a bit lucky towards the end of the match but the win gives us three needed points."
"We knew had to go out and do what we did in Guadalajara. We had a couple of players that were outstanding for us today. Katelyn Falgowski repeated her performance from Guadalajara against Aymar. It was a terrific effort."
On other outstanding players and performances today
"Our defenders did very well for us today in keeping a clean net. Amy Swensen did well in goal. Keli Smith Puzo had another good game… I thought she was fantastic against Germany and our midfield was great. Michelle Vittese is growing every game."
Lauren Crandall
On the teams strengths and top performers
"I think our teams strength is defense. We knew we had to bring our best performance to todays match. We have the utmost respect for Argentina, they are a very skilled team. I think todays win was an all around team effort but Katelyn Falgowski and Melissa Gonzalez were exceptional in holding the best player in the world (Aymar) from attacking. They both played a consistent match throughout the 70 minutes and they definitely had the tallest task for today."
Katelyn Falgowski
On shutting down Aymar
"We had a really good game plan going out there and I think as a whole we executed it very well. It is challenging and intimidating to go up against the best in the world but it is a fun thing to try and set up to. My task was was to try and disrupt (Aymar) as much as possible."
Amy Swensen
On the rivalry between the two teams
"We regard them as a great team. We love competing against them. I think it is a good rivalry. I think every team we compete, we play as hard as we can."
July 29, 2012
Lee Bodimeade
On the result against Germany and facing Argentina next
“There were certainly some positives to come out of tonight’s game, but in the end the cold hard fact is that we gave up two goals to the world’s No. 3 ranked team. We are looking forward to facing Argentina, a very familiar opponent for us. It is well documented that we qualified for the Olympics by beating them in the Pan American Games. We feel we match up well against them and will be expecting to elevate our performance as we will have to to get the result we need.”
Keli Smith Puzo
On the difference between the first and second half of the match
"I think a lot of it was nerves. It's the first game of the Olympics and it took us too long to get into the game. We knew we had to come out fighting in the second half and that is what we did. We put Germany under a lot of pressure and that was really the game turner. We are going to look to keep building on this first game and come out stronger early on in the next one."
Lauren Crandall
On the loss against Germany
“We did not come out as ready to play as we would have liked and Germany punished us for it,” said Crandall. “They put in two great goals and we knew we had to up our game in the second half. I think we had some pre-game jitters at the start and those two goals from the first half hurt us in the end.”
Katie O'Donnell
On playing in her first Olympic competition
“It’s a whole new experience for me and the team. We were expected to step on the field and give it all we had, but unfortunately we didn’t do that. If we had stepped on the field the same way we did in the second half, there would have been a different outcome.”
July 28, 2012
Paige Selenski
On opening competition against No. 3 world ranked Germany
“I’m really excited to start the competition. This is the moment I have been waiting for my entire life. There is going to be a big crowd and a lot of people watching, including my family that arrived today. I look forward to playing Germany and getting a win in this first match.”
Lauren Crandall
On opening competition against No. 3 world ranked Germany
Germany is a very skilled team that has a great potential to score goals. It is going to be about taking advantage of the small moments that come in the game. The team that does will be the one that is going to come out on top.”
July 27, 2012
Michelle Kasold
On Opening Ceremonies:
"The Opening Ceremonies are a celebration of all the hard work and dedication of top athletes from countries all over the world. I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to walk on behalf of Team USA tonight. It is truly an honor to wear the Red, White, and Blue stride in stride with all of my fellow USA Olympians. It is just the beginning of what is bound to be an amazing Games and I can't wait to see all that London has in store for us!"
Lauren Crandall
On Opening Ceremonies:
"This is such a special night. A night where you see the big picture of the Olympics - countries joining together in friendship, celebrating our unity."