Trinity Rodman's extra time goal leads U.S. women's soccer to Olympic semifinal

(NEXSTAR) -- The United States women's soccer team is headed to the semifinal of the Olympic tournament after an extra-time stunner from forward Trinity Rodman saw the U.S. defeat Japan 1-0.

It was a tight match between familiar opponents. Japan defeated the United States in the final of the 2011 Women’s World Cup. The next year, the Americans beat Japan in the 2012 Olympic final for the gold.

Despite dominating possession, the U.S. struggled to break down a stout Japanese...