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USWNT have qualified for Rio 2016, but they now want the top seed in the tournament. That requires a win in the finals over Canada, a familiar foe that has given USA plenty to talk about in recent years.
No USA-Canada showdown can happen without mentioning 2012, when controversial calls gave USA a late 4-3 victory in the London Olympics. The referee awarded USA an indirect free kick for time wasting, which turned into a Canada handball, which resulted in Abby Wambach tying the match on a penalty kick. Canada hasn’t been to a major tournament final since then, and even if they don’t win today, their mission in Rio will be preventing USWNT from going home with a fourth consecutive gold medal.
Today’s contest airs live on NBC Sports Live Extra at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
Here’s how to watch online and on mobile:
Watch USWNT vs. Canada Online
For US viewers: If you have access to a cable or satellite subscription — either yours or someone else’s — you can watch the game online for free via NBC Sports Live Extra. You’ll need a cable or satellite log-in and password to access the stream. The site’s frequently asked questions page has a rundown of technical requirements ad other information.
Watch USWNT vs. Canada on Mobile
For US Viewers: Mobile users can watch the game via the NBC Sports Live Extra App, which you can download in the App Store or the Google Play Store. As is the case with the desktop livestream, you’ll need a cable provider log-in to watch.
Find out how to watch this game in Spanish at AhoraMismo.com: