USA vs. Colombia: Women’s soccer preview

United States forward Alex Morgan, center, escapes a challenge from France’s Wendie Renard, left, during a women’s Group G soccer match prior to the start of the London 2012 Summer Olympics.  (Chris Clark / Associated Press)

U.S. midfielder Megan Rapinoe, below, tries to maintain possession of the ball despite the defensive efforts of France’s Eugenie Le Sommer during their women’s Group G preliminary Olympic game.   (Graham Stuart / AFP / Getty Images)

U.S. forward Amy Rodriguez is pursued by Sonia Bompastor of France during their preliminary first round Group G match of the London 2012 Olympics.  (Stanley Chou / Getty Images)

U.S. forward Abby Wambach keeps France’s Ophelie Meilleroux at bay while controlling the ball during their first round Group G match of the London 2012 Olympics.   (Stanley Chou / Getty Images)

French defender Laura Georges, left, battles with American midfielder Tobin Heath during the women’s first round Group G match of the London 2012 Olympics.   (Stanley Chou / Getty Images)

U.S. defender Amy LePeilbet, left, strips the ball from France’s Eugenie Le Sommer with a slide tackle during their preliminary Group G first round match in the London 2012 Olympics.  (Graham Stuart / AFP / Getty Images)

American midfielder Lauren Cheney is tackled by Louisa Necib of France during their first round Group G match of the London 2012 Olympics.  (Stanley Chou / Getty Images)

Colombian defender Kelis Peduzine, right, shields the ball from North Korea’s Yun Hyon Hi during their Group G women’s soccer match in the London 2012 Summer Olympics.   (Chris Clark / Associated Press)

Colombian forward Lady Andrade, left, clashes with Yun Song Mi of North Korea during the women’s first round at the Group G match of the London 2012 Olympic Games.  (Stanley Chou / Getty Images)

North Korea midfielder Choe Un Ju, left, defends against Colombian midfielder Daniela Montoya in their first round Group G match of the London 2012 Olympics.   (Stanley Chou / Getty Images)