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Sam Coffey turned her disappointment over missing out on the Women's World Cup into determination to be an Olympian. She met her goal and joins an American team in France that is in transition. With a new coach in former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes, the United States is looking to move on from the struggles of the recent past. Coffey is one of four players on the U.S. team making their first appearance in a major international tournament.
