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July 26, 2012 10:15 AM

U.S. women's soccer team rallies past France at Olympics

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The United States' Alex Morgan, right, battles for the ball with France's Wendy Renard in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland. The U.S. won, 4-2.
The United States' Alex Morgan, right, battles for the ball with France's Wendy Renard in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
Megan Rapinoe (15) celebrates Alex Morgan's (13) second goal of the game during the 66th minute against France Wednesday July 25, 2012 at legendary Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland.
Megan Rapinoe (15) celebrates Alex Morgan's (13) second goal of the game during the 66th minute against France Wednesday July 25, 2012 at legendary Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Contra Costa Times/MCT
The United States' Megan Rapinoe (15) heads the ball against France in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
The United States' Megan Rapinoe (15) heads the ball against France in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
Alex Morgan (13) ties the game with a first half goal against France Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at legendary Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland.
Alex Morgan (13) ties the game with a first half goal against France Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at legendary Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Contra Costa Times/MCT
The United States women's soccer team had plenty of red, white and blue fan support Wednesday July 25, 2012 for the opening competition of the 2012 Olympic Games at legendary Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland.
The United States women's soccer team had plenty of red, white and blue fan support Wednesday July 25, 2012 for the opening competition of the 2012 Olympic Games at legendary Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Contra Costa Times/MCT
Alex Morgan, right, tied the game 2-2 with a first half goal against France, celebrating with Megan Rapinoe (15) Wednesday July 25, 2012 at legendary Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland.
Alex Morgan, right, tied the game 2-2 with a first half goal against France, celebrating with Megan Rapinoe (15) Wednesday July 25, 2012 at legendary Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Contra Costa Times/MCT
Alex Morgan (13) gets tangled up with France's Sonia Bompastor during 2012 Olympics competition Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at legendary Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland.
Alex Morgan (13) gets tangled up with France's Sonia Bompastor during 2012 Olympics competition Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at legendary Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Contra Costa Times/MCT
Fans cheer for the United State's women's soccer team playing France Wednesday July 25, 2012 during the first competition of the 2012 Olympic Games at legendary Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland.
Fans cheer for the United State's women's soccer team playing France Wednesday July 25, 2012 during the first competition of the 2012 Olympic Games at legendary Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Contra Costa Times/MCT
Megan Rapinoe, left, of the United States battles Elise Bussaglia of France for the ball in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
Megan Rapinoe, left, of the United States battles Elise Bussaglia of France for the ball in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
The United States' Carli Lloyd, center, celebrates her goal with teammate Tobin Heath as France's Camille Abily reacts in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
The United States' Carli Lloyd, center, celebrates her goal with teammate Tobin Heath as France's Camille Abily reacts in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
The United States' Carli Lloyd, left, scores a goal as France's Camille Abily reacts in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
The United States' Carli Lloyd, left, scores a goal as France's Camille Abily reacts in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
France's Elodie Thomis battles for the ball with a fallen Tobin Heath of the United States in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
France's Elodie Thomis battles for the ball with a fallen Tobin Heath of the United States in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
The United States' Abby Wambach (14) collides with France's Sonia Bompastor in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
The United States' Abby Wambach (14) collides with France's Sonia Bompastor in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
The United States' Alex Morgan scores the first of her two goals in front of France's Sonia Bompastor in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
The United States' Alex Morgan scores the first of her two goals in front of France's Sonia Bompastor in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
The United States' Abby Wambach, right, heads the ball into the goal for the Americans' first goal against France in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
The United States' Abby Wambach, right, heads the ball into the goal for the Americans' first goal against France in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
The United States' Shannon Box, left, battles for the ball against France's Camille Abily in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
The United States' Shannon Box, left, battles for the ball against France's Camille Abily in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
The United States' Christie Rampone beats France's Marie-Laure Delie, left, to the ball in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
The United States' Christie Rampone beats France's Marie-Laure Delie, left, to the ball in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
The United States' Abby Wambach, left, tries to head the ball past France's goalie, Srah Bouhaddi, in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
The United States' Abby Wambach, left, tries to head the ball past France's goalie, Srah Bouhaddi, in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
United States goalie Hope Solo can't make a save against France early in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
United States goalie Hope Solo can't make a save against France early in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
The United States' Lauren Cheney, right, collides with France's Louisa Neib in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
The United States' Lauren Cheney, right, collides with France's Louisa Neib in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
United States goalie Hope Solo, middle, is all smiles after defeating France, 4-2, in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012.
United States goalie Hope Solo, middle, is all smiles after defeating France, 4-2, in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. Los Angeles Times/MCT
Bagpipers play before the start of the USA/France women's soccer game in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
Bagpipers play before the start of the USA/France women's soccer game in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
The United States' Abby Wambach collides with France's Ophelie Meilleroux, left, in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
The United States' Abby Wambach collides with France's Ophelie Meilleroux, left, in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
Members of the Scottish Youth Dance perform outside of Hampden Park Stadium before the United States played France in women's soccer in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
Members of the Scottish Youth Dance perform outside of Hampden Park Stadium before the United States played France in women's soccer in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
Fans react to a person dressed as a Scottish Terrier outside of Hampden Park Stadium before the United States played France in women's soccer in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2.
Fans react to a person dressed as a Scottish Terrier outside of Hampden Park Stadium before the United States played France in women's soccer in a preliminary round of the 2012 London Olympics in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The U.S. won, 4-2. Los Angeles Times/MCT
Abby Wambach (14), scored a header into the far corner of the net over France's Heather Mitts (2) off a corner kick from Amy Peilbet Wednesday, July 25, 2012, during 2012 Olympics competition at legendary Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland.
Abby Wambach (14), scored a header into the far corner of the net over France's Heather Mitts (2) off a corner kick from Amy Peilbet Wednesday, July 25, 2012, during 2012 Olympics competition at legendary Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Contra Costa Times/MCT
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